Clinical and nutritional outcomes of soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis on maternal and child health

• Main Authors: Cabaltera, Francees Raphaiel Fortu, Evangelista, Arienne Therese Pangilinan, Isaguirre, Ramon Joaquin Amparo
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2022
• Subjects: Helminthiasis; Schistosomiasis; Trace elements in nutrition; Children > Health and hygiene; Maternal health services; Biology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etdb_bio/8; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1008&context=etdb_bio
• Institution: De La Salle University

Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) and schistosomiasis have been a prevalent health concern within endemic nations as both parasitic infections have affected over a third of the global population, with both pregnant women and children being the most vulnerable in contracting these diseases. Despit...