High prevalence of helminths infection and associated risk factors among adults living in a rural setting, central Kenya: a cross-sectional study

High prevalence of helminths infection and associated risk factors among adults living in a rural setting, central Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Schistosome infection and soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are major public health problems in many developing countries where they contribute to the suffering of populations living in poor settings. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in four rural villages in central region...

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Main Authors: Janet Masaku, Faith Mutungi, Paul M. Gichuki, Collins Okoyo, Doris W. Njomo, Sammy M. Njenga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis
S. mansoni
Prevalence
Risk factors
Soil-transmitted helminths in Kenya
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41182-017-0055-8

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