Soil-transmitted helminthes prevalence, intensity, and associated factors among school-aged children in the communities of west Guji Zone, South Ethiopia

Soil-transmitted helminthes prevalence, intensity, and associated factors among school-aged children in the communities of west Guji Zone, South Ethiopia

Background: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are a major health problem among school-age children in developing countries. Prolonged exposure to STH can lead to reduced physical fitness, stunted growth, anemia, bowel obstruction, and cognitive impairments. Objective: To determine the preva...

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Main Authors: Tibeso Gemechu, Wako Dedecha, Alqeer Aliyo, Abdistion Disani, Feven Diriba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Subjects:
Soil-transmitted helminthes
Schoolchildren
Intensity
West Guji Zone
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213398424003300
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