Question

Average number of hookworm eggs per gram of faeces for the entire community is called as:

• A. Chandler’s Index
• B. Breteau Index
• C. House Index
• D. Burrow Index

Hint:

Chandler’s Index is specific to estimating hookworm egg intensity in community faecal samples.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Chandler’s Index: This is a measure used in parasitology to estimate the intensity of hookworm infection within a community. It represents the average number of hookworm eggs per gram of faeces, providing a quantitative indication of the prevalence and intensity of the infection.

Other options:

• Breteau Index: An entomological index used to measure the density of mosquito larvae.
• House Index: Percentage of houses infested with larvae or pupae of mosquitoes.
• Burrow Index: Not a standard index related to parasitology or entomology.