Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections and associated risk factors among elderly individuals living in rural areas of southern Thailand
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15360623 |
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| Authors | Ratee Kache (Walailak University, corresponding author), Nonthapan Phasuk (0000-0003-2382-2333, Walailak University), Parnpen Viriyavejakul (0000-0001-5157-1143, Mahidol University), Chuchard Punsawad (0000-0003-4826-9474, Walailak University) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1882-1882 |
| Publication date | 2020-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | BMC Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458 |
| Publisher | BioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12889-020-09986-7 |
| PMID | 33287781 |
| OpenAlex | W3110974522 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 30 |
The findings suggested that STH infection is prevalent, and that hookworms are the most common STH species among elderly populations in southern Thailand. Personal hygiene and deworming programs should be implemented among the elderly population to reduce the risk and prevent the spread of STH infections
Ascaris lumbricoides · Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Helminths · Population · Public health · Strongyloides stercoralis · Trichuris trichiura · Veterinary medicine · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Global Maternal and Child Health · Medicine · Parasites and Host Interactions · Epidemiology · Immunology · Internal Medicine
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