[Table/Fig-13]:
Distribution of parasitic infection in relation to age of patients with appendicitis (n=100)
| Age | No. tested | No. positives (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-20 | 33 | 19 (40%) |
| 20-30 | 21 | 11 (23%) |
| 30-40 | 18 | 8 (17%) |
| 40-50 | 16 | 7 (15%) |
| 50-60 | 12 | 3 (6%) |
| Total | 100 | 48 |
Distribution of parasitic infection in relation to age of patients with appendicitis (n=100)
| Age | No. tested | No. positives (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-20 | 33 | 19 (40%) |
| 20-30 | 21 | 11 (23%) |
| 30-40 | 18 | 8 (17%) |
| 40-50 | 16 | 7 (15%) |
| 50-60 | 12 | 3 (6%) |
| Total | 100 | 48 |