Enteric parasites and associated factors in cancer patients in Nepal
Barsha Singh,
Pitambar Dhakal,
Rajendra P Parajuli
Abstract:Infection with intestinal parasites is widespread worldwide, specially in developing countries. Intestinal parasites are a major cause of diarrhea in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised people, but cancer patients are more prone to infection, which can be fatal. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) among Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center (NCHRC) in Nepal with suppressed immunity. One h… Show more
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