Urbanization may increase the risk of human infection with intestinal helminths. A cross-
sectional survey was conducted to investigate the prevalence, intensity and potential risk …

Background Helminths are among the most widespread infectious agents prevalent in
tropical and sub-tropical regions of the developing world defined by inadequate sanitation …

During 1994 a cross-sectional survey was carried out on a sample representative of the
population in Qena Governorate, Upper Egypt, to investigate the relationship between …

Gastrointestinal helminths and protozoan parasites may cause mild, acute and chronic
human infections. There is inadequate reliable information on the epidemiology of these …

Abstract Background Soil-transmitted helminthiases (STHs) are among the most prevalent
afflictions of the developing world, with approximately 2 billion people infected worldwide …

Background. Soiltransmitted helminths are a common public health problem in Ethiopia,
affecting all age groups. However, epidemiological studies and interventions primarily target …

Prevalence of intestinal helminths infections among school children in Igbo-Eze South Local
Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria were studed between July and December 2005 …

Intestinal parasitic infections remains a public health problem in rural areas of low-income
and middleincome settings of tropical and subtropical zones however epidemiological …

Background: Intestinal helminthiasis is a debilitating parasitic disease found in many parts of
Uganda including Luweero district. In the district, the disease causes as high as 9 …

High rate infection (A. lumbricoides) was recorded among students who had dirty finger
nails, large family, habit of eating undercooked vegetable, walking barefoot, and had no …