Giardia intestinalis infection associated with malnutrition in children living in northeastern Brazil

Giardia intestinalis infection associated with malnutrition in children living in northeastern Brazil

Introduction: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with Giardia intestinalis infection, verifying its impact on the nutritional status of children in northeastern Brazil. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted to obtain parasitological, sociodemo...

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Main Authors: Beatriz Coronato-Nunes, Deiviane Aparecida Calegar, Kerla Joeline Lima Monteiro, Lauren Hubert-Jaeger, Elis Regina Chaves Reis, Samanta Cristina das Chagas Xavier, Lindsay Nicole Carpp, Marli Maria Lima, Márcio Neves Bóia, Filipe Anibal Carvalho-Costa
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Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
Giardia intestinalis
northeastern Brazil
nutritional status
intestinal parasites
poverty
Brazil
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/8410
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