Open AccessSoil-transmitted helminths and associated risk factors among elementary school pupils in Dadin Kowa, Jos
Author(s) -
AS Dahal,
Esther Onyimowo Francis,
Joy Eguweye Francis,
Francis Istifanus Wamtas
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/nmj.nmj_62_19
Subject(s) - trichuris trichiura , ascaris lumbricoides , strongyloides stercoralis , environmental health , medicine , veterinary medicine , population , prevalence , helminths , personal hygiene , hygiene , local government area , geography , immunology , local government , family medicine , pathology , archaeology
Soil-transmitted helminths are intestinal parasites of humans transmitted through contaminated soil. They are considered neglected tropical diseases found mainly in areas with warm and moist climates where living condition and personal hygiene are poor.