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Table 1 Summarized data on cysticercosis cases reported in Japan between 1976-1993 and 1994-2010.

From: Taeniasis and cysticercosis due to Taenia solium in Japan

 

1976-1993

1994-2010

No. cases*

43 (2.4)

39 (2.3)

Sex (% Male)

71.8

43.6

Age**

ND (20-62)

39.9 (9-70)

Japanese (%)

60.5

56.4

E Asia (%)***

25.6

17.9

  1. *The total number and incidence (number of cases/year) of cases. **The mean and range (in parentheses) of patient ages. ***Percentage of East Asian patients. ND: no data.
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