Pattern of intestinal parasitic infections in children with malnutrition in Somalia

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Authors

Marian Muse Osman · Somali National University

Saadaq Adan Hussein · Benadir University

Mohamed Abdinor Omar · University of Somalia

Muna Mohamed Issack · Children’s Village

Abdihakim M. Hassan Hanafi · Benadir University

Mustafa Yusuf Ahmed · Plasma University

Mohamed Abdelrahman Mohamed

Abstract

The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was high in children with malnutrition in the Bay and Banadir regions. Deworming should be extended to all children with malnutrition. Food, sanitation, and water provision initiatives should be improved at the community level.

Topics & Keywords

Parasites and Host Interactions Child Nutrition and Water Access Amoebic Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: IJID Regions

Volume 13, pp. 100431-100431

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijregi.2024.100431

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