Current Status of Soil-Transmitted Helminths among School Children in Kakamega County, Western Kenya

Background. School age children are at high risk of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) worldwide. In Kenya, STH infections in children remain high despite the periodic administration of anthelmintic drugs. Our study assessed the prevalence and intensity of STH in primary school-aged children in Kakameg...

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Main Authors: Teresia Ngonjo, Collins Okoyo, Julius Andove, Elses Simiyu, Agola Eric Lelo, Ephantus Kabiru, Jimmy Kihara, Charles Mwandawiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Parasitology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7680124
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