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

• Main Authors: Choosak Nithikathkul, Yaowalark Sukthana, Chalobol Wongsawad, Athika Nithikathkul, Benjawan Nithikethkul, Ole Wichmann, Jean Paul Gonzalez, Jean Pierre Hugot, Vincent Herbreteau
• Other Authors: Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/18886
• Institution: Mahidol 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...