Burden of Giardia duodenalis Infection and Its Adverse Effects on Growth of Schoolchildren in Rural Malaysia

Background: Giardia duodenalis infection and malnutrition are still considered as public health problems in many developing countries especially among children in rural communities. This study was carried out among Aboriginal (Orang Asli) primary schoolchildren in rural peninsular Malaysia to invest...

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Main Authors: Ahmed, A (Author), Al-Maktari, MT (Author), Al-Mekhlafi, HM (Author), Anuar, TS (Author), Jani, R (Author), Lim, YAL (Author), Mahdy, MAK (Author), Mahmud, R (Author), Moktar, N (Author), Surin, J (Author)
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