Undernutrition, intestinal parasitic infection and associated risk factors among selected primary school children in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3306-3
Abstract: BackgroundMonitoring of undernutrition and parasitic infection are essential to design appropriate intervention strategies. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of undernutrition, intestinal parasitic infection and their associated risk factors among school… read more here.
Keywords: risk; intestinal parasitic; infection; school ... See more keywords
Prevalence, correlates of undernutrition and intestinal parasitic infection among children below 5 years living in the forest community of Ndelele, East Region of Cameroon: A cross-sectional assessment
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278333
Abstract: In low- and middle-income countries, undernutrition often co-exists with intestinal parasites, especially Soil Transmitted Helminth (STH) infections in children. The collective impact of both conditions result in undernutrition and can exacerbate the general poor health… read more here.
Keywords: intestinal parasites; correlates undernutrition; ndelele east; infection ... See more keywords