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The global [[prevalence]] of ''[[Strongyloides]]'' is unknown, but recent studies estimate that there are between 30–100 million infected persons worldwide. | *The global [[prevalence]] of ''[[Strongyloides]]'' is unknown, but recent studies estimate that there are between 30–100 million infected persons worldwide. | ||
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*The incidence of strongyloidiasis is approximately 600-1,000 per 100,000 individuals in the United States. | *The incidence of strongyloidiasis is approximately 600-1,000 per 100,000 individuals in the United States. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
The global prevalence of Strongyloides is unknown, but experts estimate that there are between 30–100 million infected persons worldwide, mainly in tropical and subtropical countries. Strongyloidiasis infection is more common in the pediatric age group (ages 2-10 years).
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
- The global prevalence of Strongyloides is unknown, but recent studies estimate that there are between 30–100 million infected persons worldwide.
Incidence
- The incidence of strongyloidiasis is approximately 600-1,000 per 100,000 individuals in the United States.
- The incidence of strongyloidiasis is approximately 460-1,000 per 100,000 individuals in immigrant populations.
Geographic distribution
Strongyloides is known to exist on all continents except for Antarctica, but it is most common in the tropics, subtropics, and in warm temperate regions.
Age
Strongyloidiasis occurs in all age groups but it is more common in the pediatric age group (ages 2-10 years).
Gender
Males are more commonly affected by strongyloidiasis than females. The male to female ratio is approximately 2-3 to 1.[1]
Race
There is no racial predilection to strongyloidiasis.
References
- ↑ Jongwutiwes U, Waywa D, Silpasakorn S, Wanachiwanawin D, Suputtamongkol Y (2014). "Prevalence and risk factors of acquiring Strongyloides stercoralis infection among patients attending a tertiary hospital in Thailand". Pathog Glob Health. 108 (3): 137–40. doi:10.1179/2047773214Y.0000000134. PMC 4083175. PMID 24766337.