Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminths among preschool-aged children in Chuahit, Dembia district, Northwest Ethiopia: prevalence, intensity of infection and associated risk factors

Abstract Background Intestinal schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis are the major public health problems globally. Compared with any other age group, pre-school aged children and school-aged children are the most exposed. There are few studies showing the burden of intestinal schistoso...

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Main Authors: Agersew Alemu, Yalewayker Tegegne, Demekech Damte, Mulugeta Melku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-2864-9