Intestinal parasitic infection and nutritional status in children under five years old: a systematic review

N Fauziah, JK Aviani, YN Agrianfanny… - Tropical Medicine and …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Intestinal parasitic infections are common infectious diseases causing many health
problems and impaired growth and physical development.. Children under five years old are …

Gastrointestinal parasites in Africa: A review

SA Ahmed, M Kotepui, FR Masangkay… - Advances in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Data on human gastrointestinal parasites (GIP) infections in the african sub-regions and
countries are mainly lacking in terms of prevalence and population stratification by afflicted …

Ethnobotanical study of traditional medicinal plants used by the local people in Habru District, North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia

M Alemu, Z Asfaw, E Lulekal, B Warkineh… - Journal of Ethnobiology …, 2024 - Springer
Background Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa, which combines richness in
plant resources and cultures of human plant use. The people of Habru District of North Wollo …

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Human Intestinal Helminths Parasitic Infections in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

M Liyih, D Damtie, D Tegen - The Scientific World Journal, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Intestinal helminth infections are still public health problems in tropical and
subtropical countries including Ethiopia. This review and meta‐analysis aimed to produce …

Intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among street dwellers and prison inmates: A systematic review and meta-analysis

DG Feleke, Y Alemu, H Bisetegn, M Mekonnen… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Intestinal parasitic infections are closely associated with low household income,
poor personal and environmental sanitation, and overcrowding, limited access to clean …

Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV infection among detainees: A review of the literature

Y Russotto, C Micali, N Laganà, A Marino… - Healthcare, 2022 - mdpi.com
Detainees are one of the most vulnerable populations to human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV). This is mostly caused by the lack of knowledge on the topic among the inmates; the …

Trend analysis of intestinal parasitic infections at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia from 2017 to 2021: a five-year retrospective …

L Workineh, A Almaw, T Eyayu - Infection and Drug Resistance, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction In Ethiopia, intestinal parasites are common due to poverty, poor personal
hygiene, poor environmental sanitation, overcrowding, a lack of safe drinking water, and a …

Risk factors for toxocariasis during incarceration: the One Health intervention approach

VA Santarém, GLB Pinto, RT de Souza Filho… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Despite potential exposure to soil-transmitted helminths, especially when stray dogs and
cats are present, toxocariasis in inmate populations remains to be established. Accordingly …

A systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence and distribution of Taenia and Echinococcus infections in Ethiopia

NA Shumuye, JA Ohiolei, MB Gebremedhin, HB Yan… - Parasites & …, 2021 - Springer
Background Tapeworm infections are among the tropical neglected parasitic diseases
endemically occurring in Ethiopia. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims at …

Prevalence of parasitic infections with zoonotic potential in Tilapia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

VJ Acosta-Pérez, JC Ángeles-Hernández… - Animals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The consumption of fish represents a healthy and affordable alternative for
a large sector of the population; among the species with the highest consumption worldwide …