Q Hu1, Y Wang. 1. Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medical College, Inner Mongolia National University, Tongliao 028041.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To understand the difference of Demodex prevalence among medical students living and studying together with different classes, sexes and nationalities. METHODS: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis were detected by using cellophane tape on the nasolabial grooves. RESULTS: The overall prevalence was 51.5% in 2,248 medical students. Prevalence in different classes and sexes was: freshman 42.6%, sophomore 49.6% and third year students 66.8%; 55.7% in males and 48.7% in females. Prevalence in students with different nationalities was: Mongolian 49.8%, Han 52.8% and other minorities 64.3%. CONCLUSION: The Demodex prevalence in students of senior classes was higher than those from junior ones (P < 0.01), higher in males than in females (P < 0.01). Prevalence in Han students was slightly higher than in Mongolian with no statistical difference.
OBJECTIVE: To understand the difference of Demodex prevalence among medical students living and studying together with different classes, sexes and nationalities. METHODS:Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis were detected by using cellophane tape on the nasolabial grooves. RESULTS: The overall prevalence was 51.5% in 2,248 medical students. Prevalence in different classes and sexes was: freshman 42.6%, sophomore 49.6% and third year students 66.8%; 55.7% in males and 48.7% in females. Prevalence in students with different nationalities was: Mongolian 49.8%, Han 52.8% and other minorities 64.3%. CONCLUSION: The Demodex prevalence in students of senior classes was higher than those from junior ones (P < 0.01), higher in males than in females (P < 0.01). Prevalence in Han students was slightly higher than in Mongolian with no statistical difference.