Prevalence, intensity of infection and associated risk factors of soil-transmitted helminth infections among school children at Tachgayint woreda, Northcentral Ethiopia.

Prevalence, intensity of infection and associated risk factors of soil-transmitted helminth infections among school children at Tachgayint woreda, Northcentral Ethiopia.

<h4>Background</h4>Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are one of the most common infections affecting underprivileged populations in low- and middle-income countries. Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm are the three main species that infect people. School children are...

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Main Authors: Tahir Eyayu, Gashaw Yimer, Lemma Workineh, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Meslo Sema, Biruk Legese, Andargachew Almaw, Yenealem Solomon, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Ermias Sisay Chanie, Dejen Getaneh Feleke, Melkamu Senbeta Jimma, Seada Hassen, Aragaw Tesfaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0266333

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