Co-parasitism of intestinal protozoa and Schistosoma japonicum in a rural community in the Philippines

Co-parasitism of intestinal protozoa and Schistosoma japonicum in a rural community in the Philippines

Abstract Background Co-parasitism is a frequent occurrence in impoverished communities in the tropics resulting in a considerable disease burden. While there are extensive reports of intestinal helminthiases, including schistosomiasis japonica, the occurrence and extent of diseases caused by intesti...

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Main Authors: Kosala Gayan Weerakoon, Catherine A. Gordon, Gail M. Williams, Pengfei Cai, Geoffrey N. Gobert, Remigio M. Olveda, Allen G. Ross, David U. Olveda, Donald P. McManus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Subjects:
Polyparasitism
Intestinal protozoa
Schistosomiasis japonica
The Philippines
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40249-018-0504-6

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