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Pattern and predictor of hookworm re-infection among schoolchildren in three districts of Amhara Region, northwest Ethiopia

20242 citationsOpen accessBahir Dar University

Abstract

The re-infection rate was high during the fourth and sixth months. Participating in irrigation, infrequent shoe wear, and poor latrine utilization were predictors of hookworm re-infection. Therefore, mass drug administration, regular shoe wearing, and health education should be advocated.

Research topics

  • Parasites and Host Interactions
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Global Maternal and Child Health

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303502

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