Prevalence of parasitic infections in Malaysian oil palm estate workers.
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1978-06-01
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A survey of workers and families resident in an oil palm estate in Malaysia revealed high incidence of parasitic infections. The commonest parasites are T. trichiura (56%), A. lumbricoides (52%), hookworm (28%), Entamoeba coli (11.3%) and Giardia lamblia (11.3%). Mixed infections by two or more parasites was seen in 46% of the subjects. Anaemia was present in 70% of children with hookworm infection. Eosinophilia was observed in 69% of subjects. One each of Hymenolepis nana and Hymenolepis diminuta infection was detected. This is the first report of Hymenolepis diminuta infection in man in Malaysia.
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The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.
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Sinniah B, Sinniah D, Singh M, Poon GK. Prevalence of parasitic infections in Malaysian oil palm estate workers. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 1978 Jun; 9(2): 272-6