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. 2018 Jan 8;33(6):e53. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e53

Table 1. Results of paleoparasitological examinations in this study.

Archaeological information Sampling location at the site Parasite eggs identified Range of dimensions, µm EPG
6th century Silla Mokgwakmyo tomb at Gyo-dong, Gyeongju Hip bones Ascaris lumbricoides 58.3 ± 3.1 (55.0–62.5) × 45.0 ± 0.0 (45.0–45.0) 46.6
Trichuris trichiura 49.7 ± 0.5 (49.0–50.0) × 23.8 ± 0.6 (23.0–24.4) 32.8
Sacrum Ascaris lumbricoides 62.5 ± 2.0 (60.0–65.0) × 50.2 ± 1.8 (48.0–52.5) 48.3
Trichuris trichiura 50.6 ± 0.6 (50.0–51.2) × 25.5 ± 0.5 (25.0–26.0) 62.1

Values are presented as average ± standard variation (range).

EPG = eggs per gram.