Prevalence and intensity of neglected tropical diseases (schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths) amongst rural female pupils in Ugu district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background: Inadequate water supply and sanitation adversely affects the health and socio-economic development of communities and places them at risk of contracting schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths (STHs). The aim of this study was to quantify the prevalence and intensity of schistosom...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2020-06-01
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Series: | Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/123 |