High prevalence of helminths infection and associated risk factors among adults living in a rural setting, central Kenya: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Schistosome infection and soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are major public health problems in many developing countries where they contribute to the suffering of populations living in poor settings. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in four rural villages in central region...
Main Authors: | Janet Masaku, Faith Mutungi, Paul M. Gichuki, Collins Okoyo, Doris W. Njomo, Sammy M. Njenga |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-07-01
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Series: | Tropical Medicine and Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41182-017-0055-8 |
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