Intestinal helminthiasis among malnourished school age children in peri-urban area of Ibadan, Nigeria

Occurrence of Soil Transmitted Helminth Among Pupils of Community Primary Schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

“…The lower prevalence of T. trichiura recorded in this study agreed with the report of [40] and [41] 155 …”

Studies on Intestinal Helminthes infection in Rumde Nursery and Primary School Pupils, in Jimeta, Adamawa State, Nigeria

“…This study showed that parents occupation influence infection rate among children. Pupils whose parents are trader were recorded with high infection (57.0%) this was similarly observed by Adeyeba and Tijani, (2002). This can be attributed to the facts that the children were always in contact with natural body of water contaminated withfaecal materials.…”

Intestinal helminthiasis and nutritional status of children living in orphanages in Benin City, Nigeria

“…Chronic intestinal helminthic infection and moderate to heavy worm intensity in a vulnerable population (such as observed in this study) will not only jeopardize their health, but will also render them susceptible to other diseases. [8,23] To protect these children therefore, regular examination of stool specimens of children living in orphanages for intestinal helminths is essential as a prelude to effective management and control of intestinal helminthiasis in this population as well as entire communities. [23]…”