A scoping review and prevalence analysis of soil-transmitted helminth infections in Honduras.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Honduras is endemic for soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, but critical information gaps still remain on the prevalence and intensity of these infections as well as on their spatial distribution at subnational levels.

Objectives

Firstly, to review the research activity on STH infections in Honduras and secondly, to carry out a national prevalence analysis and map the geographical distribution of these infections in children.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted of the published and grey literature to identify scientific work on the impact and prevalence of STH infections done between May 1930 and June 30, 2012. International databases and Honduran journals were searched. Grey literature was gleaned from local libraries and key informants. Sele

SUBMITTER: Sanchez AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3900402 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature