Soil-transmitted helminth infections and nutritional status in school-age children from rural communities in Honduras.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are endemic in Honduras and efforts are underway to decrease their transmission. However, current evidence is lacking in regards to their prevalence, intensity and their impact on children's health.

Objectives

To evaluate the prevalence and intensity of STH infections and their association with nutritional status in a sample of Honduran children.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study was done among school-age children residing in rural communities in Honduras, in 2011. Demographic data was obtained, hemoglobin and protein concentrations were determined in blood samples and STH infections investigated in single-stool samples by Kato-Katz. Anthropometric measurements were taken to calculate height-for-age (HAZ), BMI-fo

SUBMITTER: Sanchez AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3738480 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature