Publications by authors named "Bethelhem Kinfu Gurmassa"
BMC Infect Dis
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study in Ethiopia aimed to assess the prevalence of soil transmitted helminths (STH) among vegetable farmers along the Akaki River Bank, as part of a national goal to eradicate STH transmission by 2025.
- The prevalence of STH was found to be 22.2%, with Ascaris lumbricoides being the most common type of infection; several risk factors, including low income and poor hygiene practices, were identified.
- The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to reduce infection risk in farming communities, especially focusing on health education and improved sanitation practices.
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