Intestinal parasites of children and adults in a remote Aboriginal community of the Northern Territory, Australia, 1994-1996

Introduction: Parasitic infections can adversely impact health, nutritional status and educational attainment. This study investigated hookworm and other intestinal parasites in an Aboriginal community in Australia from 1994 to 1996. Methods: Seven surveys for intestinal parasites were conducted...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Shield, Kieran Aland, Thérèse Kearns, Glenda Gongdjalk, Deborah Holt, Bart Currie, Paul Prociv
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific 2015-03-01
Series:Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
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Online Access:http://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/298/456