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Intestinal parasites in children hospitalized at the Central Hospital in Maputo, Mozambique

Ana Maria Fonseca, Natércia Fernandes, Filipa Santana Ferreira, Joana Gomes, Sónia Centeno-Lima

The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries · 2014 · 26 citations · 13 references

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Abstract

This study reinforces the importance of routinely examining stool samples for the diagnosis of intestinal parasites (including protozoa) in children hospitalized in endemic areas.

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