A Bacteriological And Parasitological Survey Of Enteric Infections In The Alaskan Eskimo Area
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Proceedings [Of The]Eighth Alaskan Science Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, September 10 To 13, 1957; Fournelle, HJ; Wallace, IL; Rader, V. A bacteriological and parasitological survey of enteric infections in the Alaskan Eskimo area. The diarrheal problem is due primarily two to types of shigella. A history of diarrhea was given by 33.7% of those interviewed, with the greatest reported prevalence occurring during July and August. Of the human parasitic infections, Entamoeba coli and Diphyllobothrium sp. were most numerous. Tables. Bibliography.