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Bite from undercooked pork. Is also widespread and infects more than 15 percent of the people in the United States, While younger children are affected less often, infection of young teen-agers is not infrequent.
The blood-sucking hookworm, which enters the body through the skin, is encountered most frequently in the coastal plains of the Southeastern States and adjacent mountains. Children allowed to go barefooted are particularly susceptible. The whipworm, which looks like its name, is most prevalent in the Appalachian Mountains and the lowlands of south and central Louisiana. Tapeworms are common in children in parts of the South. Fortunately, they seldom cause more than mild illness, and contrary to popular legend, they rarely increase appetite. Although intestinal worm in fections are frequently mild and may even pass unnoticed, the more severe infections can be serious and even fatal. Children are more susceptible because of their greater exposure to infection and lack of immunity or tolerance to many of the parasites. Careful attention to personal hygiene, good eating habits and proper sanita tion are important for prevention. Handwashing after toilet and before meals is essential. Pork and pork products such as sausage should be cooked thoroughly. If an iraection is suspected, do not Belay in obtaining medical aid.
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