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Overall prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths. (N = 310).
| No. Infected (%) | Egg count (epg) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STH | 106 (34.2) | Intensity (Mean ± SD) | Min.–Max. |
| Ascaris lumbricoides | 52 (16.8) | 216.92 ± 129.81 | 48–600 |
| Hookworm | 56 (18.1) | 373.71 ± 318.10 | 48–2232 |
| Trichuris trichiura | 16 (5.2) | 156.00 ± 143.73 | 48–576 |
N = number examined. Epg = egg per gram. SD = standard deviation.
