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== Epidemiology and Demographics == | Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It's easy! Click [[Help:How_to_Edit_a_Page|here]] to learn about editing. | ||
*Hymenolepis nana is the most common cause of all cestode infections, and is encountered worldwide. | |||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | |||
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*In temperate areas its incidence is higher in children and institutionalized groups. | |||
===Developed Countries=== | |||
*Hymenolepis infections were previously common in the southeastern USA, and have been described in crowded environments and individuals confined to institutions. However, the disease occurs throughout the world. | |||
*Hymenolepis nana is the most common cause of all cestode infections, and is encountered worldwide. | |||
*Hymenolepis diminuta, while less frequent, has been reported from various areas of the world. | *Hymenolepis diminuta, while less frequent, has been reported from various areas of the world. | ||
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Epidemiology and Demographics
Age
- In temperate areas its incidence is higher in children and institutionalized groups.
Developed Countries
- Hymenolepis infections were previously common in the southeastern USA, and have been described in crowded environments and individuals confined to institutions. However, the disease occurs throughout the world.
- Hymenolepis nana is the most common cause of all cestode infections, and is encountered worldwide.
- Hymenolepis diminuta, while less frequent, has been reported from various areas of the world.