Prevalence of <i>Giardia intestinalis</i> Infection in Schistosomiasis-Endemic Areas in South-Central Mali

Prevalence of <i>Giardia intestinalis</i> Infection in Schistosomiasis-Endemic Areas in South-Central Mali

Intestinal parasite infections are frequent causes of diarrhea and malnutrition among children in the tropics. Transmission of helminths and intestinal protozoa is intimately connected with conditions of poverty, including inadequate sanitation and hygiene. Concurrent infections with several intesti...

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Main Authors: Hassan K.M. Fofana, Maren Schwarzkopf, Mama N. Doumbia, Rénion Saye, Anna Nimmesgern, Aly Landouré, Mamadou S. Traoré, Pascal Mertens, Jürg Utzinger, Moussa Sacko, Sören L. Becker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
BD Max Enteric Parasite Panel
diarrhea
<i>Giardia intestinalis</i>
Mali
polymerase chain reaction
rapid diagnostic test
<i>Schistosoma mansoni</i>
stool microscopy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/4/2/86

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