Soil-transmitted helminth infections and nutritional status in school-age children from rural communities in Honduras.

Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are endemic in Honduras and efforts are underway to decrease their transmission. However, current evidence is lacking in regards to their prevalence, intensity and their impact on children's health.To evaluate the prevalence and intensity of STH infect...

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Main Authors: Ana Lourdes Sanchez, Jose Antonio Gabrie, Mary-Theresa Usuanlele, Maria Mercedes Rueda, Maritza Canales, Theresa W Gyorkos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3738480?pdf=render