TY - BOOK AU - Dra. Linda Tamesis AU - Campo, Maejoy A. AU - Gonzales, Marico R. AU - Macabeo, Edna T. AU - Macatangay, Melissa M. AU - Tayam, Arlene B. ED - TI - Comparison of the Incidence of Enterobius Vermicularis Among Pre-School Age and School Age Children Living Near Metrotren Along EspaƱa / AV - M PATH 1994 0005 PY - 1994/// CY - Manila PB - Department of Pathology, FEU-NRMF N1 - Includes appendices and bibliographical references; THDPLD N2 - Abstract: The comparison of Incidence of Enterobius vermicularis infection among pre-school age (2-6 yrs. Old) children was evaluated in 70 children. Random sampling was adapted in choosing the study population and the laboratory method employed was Scotch Tape Swab. The results showed a greater incidence in school age compared to preschool age children. Other factors that affect the preponderance of infection are as follows: sex (male/female), personal hygiene, socio-economic and nutritional status. Manifestations which most frequently appeared in Pre-school age children was anorexia, while in school age children was abdominal pain ER -