Table 4.
Relative prevalence of Ascariasis as reported by some authors in their studies.
| Name of author (Year) | Total parasite prevalence | Prevalence of Ascariasis |
|---|---|---|
| Present study (2013)a | 49.38 | 46.88 |
| Wani et al (2009)a,9 | 73.36 | 69.84 |
| Vinod Kumar et al (2003)19 | 71.73 | 23.73 |
| Bisht et al (2011)a,20 | 38.20 | 6.25 |
| Shrestha (2001)b,21 | 81.94 | 72.62 |
| Khanal L K et al (2004)b,22 | 17.60 | 03.52 |
| Singh et al (2013)b,23 | 15.17 | 05.72 |
| Gunawardena et al (2011)c,24 | 29.04 | 24.44 |
| Raghunathan et al (2010)c,25 | 34.56 | 14.93 |
a
Studies conducted in India.
b
Studies conducted in Nepal.
c
Studies conducted in Sri Lanka.