Soil-transmitted helminth infections and physical fitness in school-aged Bulang children in southwest China: results from a cross-sectional survey

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections have been associated with reduced physical fitness, but available evidence is limited. The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to assess the feasibility of measuring children'...

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Main Authors: Yap Peiling, Du Zun-Wei, Chen Ran, Zhang Li-Ping, Wu Fang-Wei, Wang Jian, Wang Xue-Zhong, Zhou Hui, Zhou Xiao-Nong, Utzinger Jürg, Steinmann Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/50

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