Status of Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infection in Ethiopia
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Soil-transmitted helminth infections are among the most common infections worldwide and affect the poorest and most deprived communities. The three major soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), i.e., Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and Necator americanus/Ancylostoma duodenale are among the most widespread parasites worldwide. It is estimated that more than 880 million children are in need of treatment for these parasites globally. Several studies in Ethiopia also revealed that intestinal parasite infections are widely distributed with high prevalence rates. This paper reviews status of soil-transmitted helminths prevalence, their impact on health and measurement now taken to monitor the infection in Ethiopia context.
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