Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Coinfection of Urogenital Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Primary School Children in Biase, Southern Nigeria
Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that cause chronic infections and ill health. The study was carried out to determine the current infection status and risk factors associated with Schistosoma haematobium and soil-transmitted helminth (ST...
Main Authors: | Kenneth Nnamdi Opara, Eteye Udobong Wilson, Clement Ameh Yaro, Luay Alkazmi, Nsima Ibanga Udoidung, Friday Maduka Chikezie, Bassey Eyibio Bassey, Gaber El-Saber Batiha |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Parasitology Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6618394 |
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