A significant association between intestinal helminth infection and anaemia burden in children in rural communities of Edo state, Nigeria.

Osazuwa, Favour; Michael Ayo, Oguntade; Imade, Paul

doi:10.4297/najms.2011.330

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A significant association between intestinal helminth infection and anaemia burden in children in rural communities of Edo state, Nigeria.

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Authors:

Favour Osazuwa

Oguntade Michael Ayo

Paul Imade

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Anaemia is estimated to affect half the school-age children and adolescents in developing countries. AIM: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anaemia and evaluate the relationship of intestinal helminth infection on the anaemia status of children in the rural communities of E...

Subject

Anaemia

Children

Intestinal helminth infection

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