This study critically reviewed the spatial distributions of helminth infections in Nigeria within
the last decade (2005-2015) and the need for urgent interventions in order to protect the …

Objective This study compared the prevalence of intestinal helminths in Water, Sanitation
and Hygiene (WASH) intervention and non-intervention communities in Abeokuta, Nigeria …

Intestinal worm infestation has become a global health problem and still highly prevalent in
the tropical region. Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections form the most important group …

Soil-transmitted helminthiases are part of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) which are
prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, the Latin America, China and East Asia. Globally, there are …

A study of Human Intestinal Helminth parasites in eight (8) villages of Njikoka Local
Government Area in Anambra Central Senatorial Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria was …

The need for a reliable risk map in the control of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) in Kogi
East, North Central Nigeria is very important. This study was carried out to determine the …

The public health concern for intestinal helminthes emphasizes the need for assessment to
reduce the burden of diseases. The study which was conducted from July 2008 to February …

Intestinal helminthes are the most common diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa with a very
higher negative public health and socio-economic impacts. Mass drug administration is one …

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

ABSTRACT A Cross-sectional epidemiological survey was carried out in Aba between
January and August 2003 on the prevalence of intestinal helminth infection in children with …