Current high prevalences of Strongyloides stercoralis and Opisthorchis viverrini infections in rural communities in northeast Thailand and associated risk factors

Current high prevalences of Strongyloides stercoralis and Opisthorchis viverrini infections in rural communities in northeast Thailand and associated risk factors

Abstract Background Two important helminths, Strongyloides stercoralis (an intestinal roundworm) and Opisthorchis viverrini (a liver fluke), are endemic in northeast Thailand. There have been national campaigns in place aimed at the control and eradication of soil-transmitted helminthiasis and opist...

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Main Authors: Pokkamol Laoraksawong, Oranuch Sanpool, Rutchanee Rodpai, Tongjit Thanchomnang, Wanida Kanarkard, Wanchai Maleewong, Ratthaphol Kraiklang, Pewpan M. Intapan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Prevalence
Intestinal parasites
Strongyloides stercoralis
Opisthorchis viverrini
Thailand
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5871-1

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