Cohort study reports a 15.21% enterobiasis prevalence in rural children, highlighting hygiene habits and bedding arrangements as major transmission risks.
Key Points
Enterobius vermicularis infection affected 15.21% of children in the surveyed rural cohort, demonstrating substantial ongoing transmission.
Assessment using the scotch tape method and geospatial mapping identified parasite clusters, while Pearson correlation confirmed behavioral risks.
Highlights the necessity of targeted public health interventions to control enterobiasis, addressing poor hand hygiene and bed sharing among youth.