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Giardiasis in kindergartens: prevalence study in Berlin, Germany, 2006.
Parasitology research - 1 Sept 2009
Sagebiel D, Weitzel T, Stark K, Leitmeyer K
Abstract excerpt
In Germany, an increase of notified giardiasis was observed between 2002 (n = 3,101) and 2007 (n = 3,651) with 62% of cases acquired in Germany. The highest incidence was reported in 1- to 5-year-olds (2001-2007, 11.5/100,000 on average) and Berlin is one of the most affected states (17.5/100,000). We performed a cross-sectional study in five Berlin kindergartens differing in socioeconomic status and migrant...
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