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© 1982 Oxford University Press

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Dracontiasis in Rajasthan. VI. Epidemiology of Dracontiasis in Barmer District, Western Rajasthan, India

SYLVESTER JOHNSON* and VINOD JOSHI*

*Department of Zoology, University of Jodhpur Jodhpur 342001, India

Johnson S (Department of Zoology, University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur 342001, India) and Joshi V. Dracontiasis in Rajasthan. VI. Epidemiology of Dracontiasis in Barmer District, Western Rajasthan, India. International Journal of Epidemiology1982, 11: 26–30.

Epidemiology of guinea worm disease was studied in relation to sex, age, community and drinking water of inhabitants of 12 desert villages in Barmer district, Western Rajasthan, India. Data were also stratified with respect to first infection and reinfection. Infection was significantly (p < 0.001) more prevalent in males (7.5%) than females (4.1%). Among all age groups peak infection (9.9%) occurred in those aged 30–39 years. Non-vegetarian communities had a higher incidence than vegetarian communities. Between-community difference was significant (p < 0.01). First infection cases (11.0%) peaked in those aged 20–29 years while people aged 30–39 years were most susceptible to reinfection (84.6%). Between-age differences with respect to first and reinfection were insignificant (p > 0.05). Of various water sources reported pond water was a major source of contamination. 82.7% of the population examined was at risk of developing guinea worm infection at any time. No effective treatment is yet available.

Received 17 February 1981


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