Polyparasite helminth infections and their association to anaemia and undernutrition in Northern Rwanda.

Polyparasite helminth infections and their association to anaemia and undernutrition in Northern Rwanda.

BACKGROUND: Intestinal schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections constitute major public health problems in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. In this study we examined the functional significance of such polyparasite infections in anemia and undernutrition in Rwandan individuals...

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Main Authors: Denise Mupfasoni, Blaise Karibushi, Artemis Koukounari, Eugene Ruberanziza, Teddy Kaberuka, Michael H Kramer, Odette Mukabayire, Michee Kabera, Vianney Nizeyimana, Marie-Alice Deville, Josh Ruxin, Joanne P Webster, Alan Fenwick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2737105?pdf=render

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