Prevalence, intensity and factors associated with soil-transmitted helminths infections among preschool-age children in Hoima district, rural western Uganda

Prevalence, intensity and factors associated with soil-transmitted helminths infections among preschool-age children in Hoima district, rural western Uganda

Abstract Background Over 80% of morbidity due to soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) occurs in low-income countries. Children under 5 account for 20–30% of the burden in endemic areas. This study assessed the prevalence, intensity and factors associated with STH infections among preschool-age child...

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Main Authors: Silvestro Ojja, Stevens Kisaka, Michael Ediau, Doreen Tuhebwe, Angela N. Kisakye, Abdullah A. Halage, Richard K. Mugambe, Joan N. Mutyoba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Preschool-age children
Soil transmitted helminths
Intensity
Hoima
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3289-0

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