Schistosomiasis, intestinal helminthiasis and nutritional status among preschool-aged children in sub-urban communities of Abeokuta, Southwest, Nigeria

Schistosomiasis, intestinal helminthiasis and nutritional status among preschool-aged children in sub-urban communities of Abeokuta, Southwest, Nigeria

Abstract Objective Schistosomiasis and intestinal helminthiasis are major public health problems with school-aged children considered the most at-risk group. Pre-school aged children (PSAC) are excluded from existing control programs because of limited evidence of infections burden among the group....

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Main Authors: Adebiyi Abdulhakeem Adeniran, Hammed Oladeji Mogaji, Adeyinka A. Aladesida, Ibiyemi O. Olayiwola, Akinola Stephen Oluwole, Eniola Michael Abe, Dorcas B. Olabinke, Oladimeji Michael Alabi, Uwem Friday Ekpo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Preschool aged children
STH
Schistosomiasis
NTDs control
Malnutrition
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2973-2

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