The Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Children Living in an Unincorporated Area in Rural Northern Florida

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Abstract
A survey was conducted to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitism in 65 native‐born preschool and school‐age children living in an unincorporated area of northern Florida. Fifty‐seven percent of the children were found to be infected with intestinal parasites. Sixty‐eight percent of males surveyed and 47% of females had either single or multiple infections. Prevalence was greatest in the five‐10‐year‐old age group. For the total child population surveyed, parasitic infections in order of most to least prevalent were ascariasis (32%); giardiasis (29%); trichuriasis (14%); and hookworm (2%).

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