Children at risk of giardiasis in Auckland: a case-control analysis
Hoque, M. Ekramul; Hope, Virginia; Scragg, Robert; Kjellstrom, Tord
Description
The incidence rate of giardiasis in New Zealand is one of the highest among developed countries, peaking in the 1-4 year age group. A case-control study was undertaken to identify risk factors for giardiasis among Auckland children under 5 years of age. The exposure history of 69 cases and 98 controls were analysed. Ninety-five per cent cases and 86% controls used water from the Auckland Metropolitan mains (AMM) supply for domestic purpose, 44 cases and 42 controls swam and 59 cases and 54...[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2003 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/88565 |
Source: | Epidemiology and Infection |
DOI: | 10.1017/S0950268803008598 |
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