Eggs per gram
Eggs per gram (EPG)
Eggs per gram (EPG) is a unit of measurement used in parasitology to quantify the intensity of parasite infections in a host organism. It is commonly used in fecal egg counts to determine the number of parasite eggs present in a gram of feces. The EPG value is often used to assess the severity of an infection and to monitor the effectiveness of anthelmintic treatment.
Pronunciation
- Eggs per gram: /ɛɡz pər ɡræm/
Etymology
The term "eggs per gram" is a straightforward combination of English words. "Eggs" refers to the reproductive bodies produced by parasites, "per" is a preposition used to express a ratio or proportion, and "gram" is a unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).
Related Terms
- Parasitology: The study of parasites and their interactions with host organisms.
- Fecal egg count: A diagnostic method used to determine the number and types of parasite eggs in a fecal sample.
- Anthelmintic: A type of drug used to expel or destroy parasitic worms in the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eggs per gram
- Wikipedia's article - Eggs per gram
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