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Intestinal Parasitic Infection and Nutritional Status in Children under Five Years Old: A Systematic Review

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2022
Intestinal parasitic infections are common infectious diseases causing many health problems and impaired growth and physical development.. Children under five years old are the most vulnerable to infections, due to their immature immunity and feeding and
Nisa Fauziah
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Geospatial distribution of intestinal parasitic infections in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and its association with social determinants

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2017
BackgroundIntestinal parasitic infections remain among the most common infectious diseases worldwide. This study aimed to estimate their prevalence and provide a detailed analysis of geographical distribution of intestinal parasites in the metropolitan ...
Ricardo Almendra, Clarissa Perez Faria, Paula Santana   +2 more
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Progression of the load of waterborne and intestinal parasitic diseases in the State of Amazonas

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2015
In the State of Amazonas, Brazil, urban expansion together with precarious basic sanitation conditions and human settlement on river banks has contributed to the persistence of waterborne and intestinal parasitic diseases.
Marilaine Martins, Marcus Vinícius Guimarães Lacerda, Wuelton Marcelo Monteiro, Marco Antonio Saboia Moura, Eyde Cristianne Saraiva Santos, Valéria Saraceni, Maria Graças Gomes Saraiva   +6 more
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Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and its associated factors among primary school students in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021
Introduction Intestinal parasitic infection are a major public health concern affecting both children and adolescents in Ethiopia. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine pooled prevalence and associated factors of intestinal
Daniel Shitu Getahun, Belayneh Mengist, Muluneh Alene   +2 more
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Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and its associated factors among children in Puducherry, South India: a community-based study

Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 2021
There is paucity of studies at community level on prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection among under 18 years age group. This cross-sectional community-based research aimed to determine the prevalence of intestinal worm infections and its ...
Ganesh Kumar S, Mathavaswami Vijayageetha, Nonika Rajkumari   +2 more
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Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among the Bulgarian population over a three year period (2015 – 2017)

Helminthologia, 2020
The aim of the present study is to perform a retrospective analysis of the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among the Bulgarian population over the period 2015 – 2017.
Harizanov R., Rainova I., Tsvetkova N., Kaftandjiev I., Borisova R., Ivanova A., Videnova M.   +6 more
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Intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

PLoS ONE, 2020
BackgroundIntestinal parasitic infections are major public health problems throughout the world, particularly in people living with HIV/AIDS. People living with HIV/AIDS are vulnerable groups for a variety of diseases, hence they are easily affected by ...
Adam Wondmieneh, Getnet Gedefaw, Birhan Alemnew, Addisu Getie, Melaku Bimerew, Asmamaw Demis   +5 more
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Food Handlers in Wolaita Sodo University Students Caterings, Wolaita Sodo, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers in Public Health, 2019
Background: Intestinal Parasitic Infections (IPIs) are among the most prevalent diseases in the world, particularly in developing countries with low socio-economic and poor living conditions.
Wondimagegn P. Kumma, Wubshet Meskele, Amha Admasie   +2 more
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Predictors of Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Food Handlers Working in Madda Walabu University, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background. Intestinal parasitic infection is one of the major health problems globally. It is more common in developing countries including Ethiopia. So, adequate evidence is needed regarding the predictors of intestinal parasitic infection.
Kemal Ahmed Kuti, Rameto Aman Nur, Geroma Morka Donka, Amene Abebe Kerbo, Adem Esmael Roba   +4 more
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Intestinal parasitic infections in children from marginalised Roma communities: prevalence and risk factors

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Intestinal parasitic infections remain a significant global health issue, particularly affecting poor and marginalised populations. These infections significantly contribute to children’s diseases, malnutrition, poor school performance ...
Gabriela Štrkolcová, Daniela Fiľakovská Bobáková, Michaela Kaduková, Andrea Schreiberová, Daniel Klein, Miloš Halán, Ingrid Urbančíková   +6 more
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