During the period of 3 months (February - April 1987), a prospective study on oxyuariasis among children had been conducted at Child Health Deparment of Dr. Pirngadi Hospital Medan. All children over 8 months of age were included in this study.The diagnosis was based on the modified Scoth 's technique. Oxyuriasis ova were found in 21 out 119 children (17,65%). The peak incidence was found in the school age.
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