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Epidemiology of soil-transmitted helminths, Schistosoma mansoni, and haematocrit values among schoolchildren in Ethiopia

Bayeh Abera, Genetu Alem, Mulat Yimer, Zaida Herrador

The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries · 2013 · 89 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

The prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths and S. mansoni differs by geographical area of the schools and social determinants. Primary school de-worming and health education on proper hygiene are recommended.

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