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Effects of Soil- Transmitted Helminths and Schistosoma Species on Nutritional Status of Children in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya

  • Njiru J
  • Muhoho N
  • Simbauni J
  • et al.
Journal of Applied Life Sciences International (2016) 5(1) 1-8
DOI: 10.9734/jalsi/2016/25053
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Aim: Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) and schistosomiasis are a major public health problem in Kenya as well as in many other tropical countries. Intestinal parasite infections have been associated with malabsorption and nutrient loses that can lead to malnutrition …

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Njiru, J., Muhoho, N., Simbauni, J., & Kabiru, E. (2016). Effects of Soil- Transmitted Helminths and Schistosoma Species on Nutritional Status of Children in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya. Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 5(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.9734/jalsi/2016/25053

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