Helminthic infections among primary school children in Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria
Introduction: Helminthic infection (HI) is one of the neglected tropical diseases that affect the poorest and most deprived communities, affecting individuals of all ages. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and predisposing factors of HIs among primary schoolchildren in the rural and urban...
Main Authors: | Francis Chinasa Njoba, Ifeoma M Ekejindu, Dorothy Amauche Ezeagwuna, Chioma Phyllis Nnamani |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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Series: | Current Medicine Research and Practice |
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Online Access: | http://www.cmrpjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2352-0817;year=2022;volume=12;issue=1;spage=13;epage=19;aulast=Njoba |
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