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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fatimo Biobaku M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
Ascariasis occurs globally and it is the most common helminthic infection of humans.[1] Ascariasis affects at least 1 billion people worldwide and about 4 million people in the United States.[2]
Age
Ascariasis occur in all age groups but it is more common in the pediatric age group (ages 2-10 years).[2]
Sex
Males and females are equally affected.
Race
Ascariasis is three times more common in African-Americans compared to Caucasians.[2]
Geographic Distribution
There is a high risk for infection in Asia and the Western pacific region.[2] In the US, the majority of the infection occur in the rural southeastern part of the country and it is often associated with poor sanitation.[2]
References
- ↑ Kliegman, Robert; Stanton, Bonita; St. Geme, Joseph; Schor, Nina (2016). "Chapter 291:Ascariasis (Ascaris lumbricoides)". Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics Twentieth Edition. Elsevier. pp. 1733–1734. ISBN 978-1-4557-7566-8.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Ferri, Fred (2017). "Chapter:Ascariasis". Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2017. Elsevier. pp. 117–117. ISBN 978-0-3232-8048-8.