Irshadullah, MNizami, W AMacpherson, C N1989-06-012009-06-011989-06-012009-06-011989-06-01Irshadullah M, Nizami WA, Macpherson CN. Prevalence of human hydatidosis in Uttar Pradesh. Journal of Communicable Diseases. 1989 Jun; 21(2): 114-22http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/111717The prevalence of human hydatidosis in eastern U.P. is higher than western U.P. Maximum infection was noticed in liver followed by lungs. The prevalence rate shows considerable variation with respect to sex and age of the patients. Comparison of the present data with previous reports suggests an increasing trend in the prevalence of this disease. Various epidemiological factors responsible for this disease have also been discussed.engAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedChildChild, PreschoolEchinococcosis, Hepatic --epidemiologyEchinococcosis, Pulmonary --epidemiologyHumansIndia --epidemiologyInfantInfant, NewbornMiddle AgedPrevalenceSex FactorsJournal Article