Influence of Schistosoma mansoni and Hookworm Infection Intensities on Anaemia in Ugandan Villages.

BACKGROUND:The association of anaemia with intestinal schistosomiasis and hookworm infections are poorly explored in populations that are not limited to children or pregnant women. METHODS:We sampled 1,832 individuals aged 5-90 years from 30 communities in Mayuge District, Uganda. Demographic, villa...

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Main Authors: Goylette F Chami, Alan Fenwick, Erwin Bulte, Andreas A Kontoleon, Narcis B Kabatereine, Edridah M Tukahebwa, David W Dunne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4626098?pdf=render