Dientamoebiasis epidemiology and demographics
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Overview
Overview
Although Dientamoeba fragilis has been described as an infection that is “emerging from obscurity,” it has become one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal infections in industrialized countries, especially among children and young adults. A Canadian study reported a prevalence of approximately 10% in boys and girls aged 11-15 years, a prevalence of 11.5% in individuals aged 16-20, and over 20 had a lower incidence of 0.3%-1.9%.
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