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==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
===Incidence=== | |||
*Trichuris trichiura is the third most common nematode worldwide following Ascaris and Enterobius, all three together affect close to 1 billion people. | *Trichuris trichiura is the third most common nematode worldwide following Ascaris and Enterobius, all three together affect close to 1 billion people. | ||
===Prevalence=== | |||
The prevalence of T. trichiura is high affecting 95% in children in many parts of the world where protein energy malnutrition and anaemias are prevalent. | |||
===Developed Countries=== | |||
[[Trichuriasis]] occurs in the southern United States. | |||
===Developing countries=== | ===Developing countries=== | ||
*Whip worn infection is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries. | *Whip worn infection is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries. | ||
*Worldwide, infections are more frequent in areas with tropical weather and poor [[sanitation]] practices, and among children. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- Trichuris trichiura is the third most common nematode worldwide following Ascaris and Enterobius, all three together affect close to 1 billion people.
Prevalence
The prevalence of T. trichiura is high affecting 95% in children in many parts of the world where protein energy malnutrition and anaemias are prevalent.
Developed Countries
Trichuriasis occurs in the southern United States.
Developing countries
- Whip worn infection is endemic in tropical and subtropical countries.
- Worldwide, infections are more frequent in areas with tropical weather and poor sanitation practices, and among children.