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Table 2 Socio-demographic characteristics in 35 individuals infected with Strongyloides stercoralis, University Hospital, Honduras

From: Unsuspected Strongyloides stercoralis infection in hospital patients with comorbidity in need of proper management

Characteristics

Number (%)

Total

35

Sex

 

 Men

18 (51.4)

 Women

17 (48.5)

Age range (years)

 

 0-10

4 (11.4)

 11-20

8 (22.8)

 21-35

11 (31.4)

 36-49

5 (14.2)

 ≥50

8 (22.8)

Residence

 

 Rural

22 (62.8)

 Urbano-marginal

10 (28.5)

 Not registered

3 (8.6)

Schooling

 

 No school

8 (22.8)

 Incomplete primary

10 (28.5)

 Secundary

1 (2.8)

 University

2 (5.7)

 Not registered

14 (40.0)

Hygiene

 

 No letrine

4 (11.4)

 Letrine

12 (34.2)

 Washable toilet

2 (5.7)

 No information

17 (48.6)

Average shared living

6 persons

 Range

1-14 children & adults