Intestinal parasite infections in immigrant children in the city of Rome, related risk factors and possible impact on nutritional status

Intestinal parasite infections in immigrant children in the city of Rome, related risk factors and possible impact on nutritional status

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Parasitic diseases can represent a social and economic problem among disadvantaged people - even in developed countries. Due to the limited data available concerning Europe, the aims of the present study were to evaluate the presence...

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Main Authors: Manganelli Laura, Berrilli Federica, Di Cave David, Ercoli Lucia, Capelli Gioia, Otranto Domenico, Giangaspero Annunziata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Intestinal parasites
Risk factors
Nutritional status
Immigrant children
Developed country
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/265

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