Prevalence and risk factors for intestinal parasite infections in schoolchildren, in the city of Santarém, Pará State, Brazil

Prevalence and risk factors for intestinal parasite infections in schoolchildren, in the city of Santarém, Pará State, Brazil

Introduction: Intestinal parasites are common in children in poor countries around the world, and are the cause of serious health problems. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of intestinal parasites in schoolchildren in Santarém, and associated socio-environmental risk factors. Methods: Questionn...

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Main Authors: Elissandro Fonseca Banhos, José Almir Moraes da Rocha, Marlisson Lopes Pimentel, Enid Taiane Miranda Batista, Luciana Mota Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina do ABC 2017-12-01
Series:ABCS Health Sciences
Subjects:
helminths
protozoan infections
child
basic sanitation
parasitology
Online Access:https://www.portalnepas.org.br/abcshs/article/view/932

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