Eosinophilia, anemia and parasitism in a rural region of northwest Thailand.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
; 1998 Sep; 29(3): 584-90
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ABSTRACT
Parasitic infections are prevalent in Thailand. The parasites' relationship with anemia and eosinophilia has been rarely reported due to limited health care access, especially in rural areas. We studied the prevalence and relationship between eosinophilia, anemia and parasitism in 169 Thai-Karens from Mae Lamung and Mae Chan subdistricts, Umphang district, Tak Province, using an automated complete blood counter, and microscopic examination for intestinal parasites and microfilaria. In Mae Chan, 5 individuals were microfilaremic, 72% of individuals examined were infected with at least one kind of intestinal parasites, and 50% were anemic, with normal mean red cell volume (MCV). In Mae Lamung, 46% were parasitized (Triteeraprapab et al, 1997) but none were microfilaremic or anemic. In both populations, eosinophilia was prevalent (77%). Hookworm infection was found to be significantly associated with eosinophilia, but not anemia nor microcytosis of red cells.
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IMSEAR
Main subject:
Parasitic Diseases
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Thailand
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Comorbidity
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Child
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Rural Health
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Prevalence
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Health Surveys
Type of study:
Prevalence_studies
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1998
Type:
Article