Prevalence of intestinal parasites, with emphasis on the molecular epidemiology of Giardia duodenalis and Blastocystis sp., in the Paranaguá Bay, Brazil: a community survey

Prevalence of intestinal parasites, with emphasis on the molecular epidemiology of Giardia duodenalis and Blastocystis sp., in the Paranaguá Bay, Brazil: a community survey

Abstract Background Intestinal protozoan parasites are major contributors to the global burden of gastrointestinal disease causing significant socioeconomic consequences. Children living in resource-poor settings with restricted access to water and sanitary services are particularly at risk of these...

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Main Authors: Raimundo Seguí, Carla Muñoz-Antoli, Debora R. Klisiowicz, Camila Y. Oishi, Pamela C. Köster, Aida de Lucio, Marta Hernández-de-Mingo, Paula Puente, Rafael Toledo, José G. Esteban, David Carmena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Intestinal parasites
Soil-transmitted helminths
Helminth
Nematode
Protozoa
Human
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3054-7

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