Prevalence and risk factors for <it>Giardia duodenalis </it>infection among children: A case study in Portugal

Prevalence and risk factors for <it>Giardia duodenalis </it>infection among children: A case study in Portugal

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Giardia duodenalis </it>is a widespread parasite of mammalian species, including humans. The prevalence of this parasite in children residing in Portugal is currently unknown. This study intended to estimate <it>...

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Main Authors: Júlio Cláudia, Vilares Anabela, Oleastro Mónica, Ferreira Idalina, Gomes Salomé, Monteiro Lurdes, Nunes Baltazar, Tenreiro Rogério, Ângelo Helena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
<it>Giardia duodenalis</it>
prevalence
risk factors
children
Portugal
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/22

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