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Intestinal parasitic infections among children aged 12–59 months in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda

Parasites, hosts and diseases, 2023
Intestinal parasitic infections are a public health burden and a major cause of illness in developing countries. The diseases lead to various health threats, including growth retardation and mental health-related disorders, especially in children.
Evariste Hakizimana, Ju Yeong Kim, Singeun Oh, Moon-Seok Yoon, T. Yong   +4 more
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Machine learning-based risk factor analysis and prevalence prediction of intestinal parasitic infections using epidemiological survey data

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
Background Previous epidemiological studies have examined the prevalence and risk factors for a variety of parasitic illnesses, including protozoan and soil-transmitted helminth (STH, e.g., hookworms and roundworms) infections.
Aziz Zafar, Ziad Attia, M. Tesfaye, Sosina Walelign, Moges Wordofa, Dessie Abera, Kassu Desta, A. Tsegaye, Ahmet Ay, Bineyam Taye   +9 more
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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Primary School Children in Dera District, Northwest Ethiopia

The Canadian journal of infectious diseases & medical microbiology = Journal canadien des maladies infectieuses et de la microbiologie medicale, 2021
Background Globally, over 600 million school children are living with intestinal parasites. The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) among school children in Ethiopia and the Amhara region is 52% and 51%, respectively.
Dires Tegen, Destaw Damtie
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Spectrum of Enteric Parasitic Infections in Immunocompromised and Immunocompetent Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital, New Delhi- A Retrospective Study [PDF]

National Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2023
Introduction: Parasitic intestinal diseases caused by protozoans and helminths are important causes of gastrointestinal disturbances which are responsible for a high burden of morbidity and mortality as they are detrimental not only to paediatric and ...
Anuja Gupta, Monika Matlani, Vinita Dogra   +2 more
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Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among patients attending at Sanja Primary Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: An institutional-based cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE, 2021
Background Intestinal Parasitic Infections are the most prevalent diseases in the world, predominantly in developing countries. It is estimated that more than two billion people are affected globally, mostly in tropical and sub-tropical parts of the ...
Tahir Eyayu, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Lemma Workineh, Meslo Sema, Shewaneh Damtie, W. Hailemichael, Eninur Dejen, Tegenaw Tiruneh   +7 more
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Incidence of intestinal parasitic infections among random samples at Al- Aziziyah hospital in Wasit province/Iraq

مجلة بغداد للعلوم, 2021
The study is designed to identify intestinal parasitic infections examined at Al-Aziziyah Hospital in Wasit Governorate in Iraq. In this study, a total of (460) internal and external patients were monitored for intestinal parasitic infections.
Zeina Anwar Jaffar, ashwak jasim Kzar Shammari, Maysoon Abdul-zahra Merdaw   +2 more
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Association of urogenital and intestinal parasitic infections with type 2 diabetes individuals: a comparative study

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background Globally, urogenital and intestinal parasitosis remain significant health challenges. They are associated with rising morbidity, death, and many harmful outcomes. A little is known concerning parasitosis and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Our study
B. Almugadam, Mihad Ibrahim, Yin-Hui Liu, Shen-min Chen, Chun-hao Wang, Chen-yi Shao, Bao-wei Ren, Li Tang   +7 more
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infection and Associated Risk Factors Among Primary School-Aged Children (5 - 15 years) in Southern Nigeria

International Journal of Infection, 2022
Background: In Nigeria, intestinal parasitic infection (IPI) is one of the neglected tropical diseases of public health importance. Objectives: This study investigated intestinal parasitic infection and associated risk factors among primary school-aged ...
J. Gbonhinbor, A. Abah, Grace Awi-waadu
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Seasonal prevalence, risk factors, and One Health intervention for prevention of intestinal parasitic infection in underprivileged communities of Thai-Myanmar border.

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021
BACKGROUND Tha Song Yang District located at the Thai-Myanmar border, contributes to the second highest cases of amoebic dysentery due to intestinal parasitic infections (IPI).
A. R. Pawestri, K. Thima, Somphob Leetachewa, Pannamas Maneekan, O. Deesitthivech, C. Pinna, Tawatchai Yingtaweesak, Saengduen Moonsom   +7 more
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infestation among Public School Children of a Community

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2020
Introduction: Intestinal parasitic infestation is one of the major health problems in developing countries like Nepal. This study was done to determine the prevalence rate of intestinal parasitic infestation among school children in Duwakot VDC ...
Manisha Sharma, Jyotshna Sapkota, Beena Jha, Bhavesh Mishra, Chandra Prakash Bhatt   +4 more
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