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Prevalence of Polyparasitic Infection Among Primary School Children in the Volta Region of Ghana.
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- Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards Prevention of Intestinal Helminth Infection among Residents of the Ho Municipality in the Volta Region of Ghana.Journal of parasitology research · 2023Article
- Malaria, Urogenital Schistosomiasis, and Anaemia in Pregnant Ghanaian Women.Journal of parasitology research · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundPolyparasitic infection is a possibility in areas where parasites are endemic, especially among children. This study looked at the prevalence of polyparasitic infections among children in the Volta Region of Ghana.
methodsThis was a cross-sectional study, among 550 primary school children (aged 6-14 years) in 3 districts in the Volta Region. Questionnaires were administered, and blood, stool, and urine samples were collected. Blood samples were screened for
resultsThe most prominent infection among the children was
conclusionThe prevalence of polyparasitic infection was low in this study, and significant coinfection was seen with
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