Background Rwanda is a sub-Saharan country, where intestinal parasite infections, anemia
and undernutrition coexist. The purpose of this research is to study the relationship between …

Introduction: Soil-transmitted helminth infections and malnutrition are major health problems
of school-age children in developing countries. Malnutrition and soil-transmitted helminth …

Background Monitoring of undernutrition and parasitic infection are essential to design
appropriate intervention strategies. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of …

Background: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPI) are distributed worldwide, with a higher
prevalence in developing countries especially in areas with inadequate sanitation and poor …

Background. Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are a major public health problem with high
morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Undernutrition is a major health problem …

In low-and middle-income countries, undernutrition often co-exists with intestinal parasites,
especially Soil Transmitted Helminth (STH) infections in children. The collective impact of …

Background: A survey of intestinal parasitic infections and malnutrition in different regions or
localities is a very important step in developing appropriate prevention and control …

Background Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infections, anaemia and malnutrition are major
public health problems in school-age children in developing countries. This study was …

A cross sectional study was conducted in Aynalem Village, Tigray, in April 1997 on a total of
330 under-five children. Results from nutritional status assessment and stool examination for …

Background. Research studies on determination of risk factors for intestinal parasitic
infections and related malnutrition and anemia in various tropical areas are necessary for …