Objectives: Assess the dog roundworm larvae infection in humans at Nhon Phong and Nhon Hung, An Nhon district, Binh Dinh province
A description of risk factors for dog roundworm larvae infections in humans
To assess the effects of albendazole treatment on the dog roundworm larvae infection. Subjects and methods: The people were selected at several communes in An Nhon district, Binh Dinh province
The dog roundworm larvae infection was determined by ELISA
Sample soil and dog feces samples were collected at the study sites. The study was designed by the method described transect analysis and intervention studies. Results: The overall prevalence in the two study sites was 15.75 percent, the average age was 39.5 +/- 3.5 years old
Male ( 34.13 percent ), female ( 65.87 percent )
Patients group of from 5 to under 15 years: 18.25 percent, 15-60 years: 56.34 percent
above 60 years old group: 25.41 percent. Exposed soil and hold the dog or dogs at risk for dog roundworm larvae higher. Albendazole is effective treatment for patients with high efficiency by the dog roundworm larvae in a dose of 800 mg/day for adults and 400 mg/day for children 2 divided doses after food and combine sharepoint H2 antagonists.