Abstract:Background
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of preventable and treatable diseases, in which soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are among the most common infections worldwide. Most affected are the children and this review aims to identify the prevalence, risk factors and impact of STH in an urban area.
Methodology
This review was guiding using PRISMA review protocol incorporating the research question of “What is the prevalence, risk factors and… Show more
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