Prevalence and risk factors for intestinal parasitic infections in pregnant women residing in three districts of Bogotá, Colombia

Prevalence and risk factors for intestinal parasitic infections in pregnant women residing in three districts of Bogotá, Colombia

Abstract Background Intestinal parasitic infections (IPI) lead to significant morbidity and mortality in pediatric and adult populations worldwide. Intestinal parasitism during pregnancy is of interest as it may affect the health of pregnant women and their offspring. This study determined the preva...

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Main Authors: Angela Fernanda Espinosa Aranzales, Katja Radon, Guenter Froeschl, Ángela María Pinzón Rondón, Maria Delius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Intestinal parasitic infections
Pregnant women
Vulnerable populations
Sociodemographic factors
Housing
Living conditions
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5978-4

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