Infection by intestinal parasites, stunting and anemia in school-aged children from southern Angola
- Authors: Atouguia J, Centeno-Lima S, Ferreira FS, Fortes F, Guerra A, Oliveira D
- Publication Year: 2015
- Journal: PLoS One
- Link: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0137327
Intestinal parasites are responsible for morbidity in children worldwide, especially in low income countries. In the present study we determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and explore its association with anemia and stunting in school-aged children. A cross-sectional study was conducted from September to October 2010 enrolling 328 children attending the primary school in Lubango, […]
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