Enterobiasis infections among Thai school children: Spatial analysis using a geographic information system

• Main Authors: Nithikathkul C., Sukthana Y., Wongsawad C., Nithikathkul A., Nithikethkul B., Wichmann O., Gonzalez J.-P., Hugot J.-P., Herbreteau V.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-70349314947&partnerID=40&md5=91ec59c142173edb889d3daedaf91621; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/5515
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Enterobius vermicularis (Nematoda: Oxyuroidae) is a nematode worm, parasitic in the intestine of humans, and especially infects school children in most parts of the world. Infection occurs after ingesting drinks or food contaminated by the pinworm eggs. Samut Prakan province is located s...