Intestinal Helminth Infections in Ghanaian Children from the Ashanti Region between 2007 and 2008—A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Real-Time PCR-Based Assessment

Intestinal Helminth Infections in Ghanaian Children from the Ashanti Region between 2007 and 2008—A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Real-Time PCR-Based Assessment

In spite of ongoing eradication programs, helminth infections are still a medical issue in Ghana. For follow-up assessments on the decline of regional helminth infections, historic baseline prevalence values obtained with standardized diagnostic procedures can be helpful. In this retrospective cross...

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Main Authors: Charity Wiafe Akenten, Felix Weinreich, Ellis Kobina Paintsil, John Amuasi, Dennis Fosu, Ulrike Loderstädt, Jürgen May, Hagen Frickmann, Denise Dekker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
helminth
epidemiology
diarrhea
<i>Ascaris</i>
hookworm
<i>Strongyloides</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/7/11/374

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