Household caregivers' knowledge and control of helminthiasis in preschool children in a rural community of Enugu state, Nigeria.
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DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22727
Abstract: Helminthiasis causes iron deficiency anemia, pica, growth, and mental retardation in children. Deworming exercises are being included as part of various interventional programs to reduce the disease burden. However, the success or failure of such… read more here.
Keywords: caregivers knowledge; household caregivers; helminthiasis; community ... See more keywords
Helminthiasis characterization and anthelmintic efficacy for ewes and lambs raised in tropical semiarid region
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-017-1276-x
Abstract: In this study the helminthiasis and anthelmintic effectiveness in ewes and lambs were evaluated in a semiarid region of Brazil. Twelve sheep farms were investigated using semi-structured questionnaires and fecal egg count (FEC) reduction test… read more here.
Keywords: anthelmintic efficacy; helminthiasis; semiarid region; efficacy ... See more keywords
A community-based surveillance of gastrointestinal helminthiasis among pregnant women in Ibadan, South West Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_196_17
Abstract: Background: Intestinal helminthiasis is a major public health problem in Africa. Helminthic infection in pregnant women causes loss of appetite, poor nutrient absorption, gastrointestinal impairment, iron deficiency, and iron deficiency anemia resulting in low birth… read more here.
Keywords: helminthiasis; community based; pregnant women; based surveillance ... See more keywords