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In undeveloped countries. Ascariasis: 800- 1.2 billion worldwide https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/ascariasis/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/ascariasis/
by Pigalowda 5y ago
In undeveloped countries.
Ascariasis: 800- 1.2 billion worldwide
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/ascariasis/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/ascariasis/index.html
Strongyloides: 100 million
https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/strongyloides/epi.html https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/strongyloides/epi.html
Cystercicosis: 50-100 million
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25296005/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25296005/
- xupybd 5y agoWell that's another sad fact about the developing world. It sounds like treating underlying heath problems before getting COVID is a good idea in the developing world.
- ncmncm 5y agoTreating underlying health problems exceeded their resources, many places, even before COVID. COVID has not made it easier.