Frequency of intestinal parasitic infestation in children of 5-12 years of age in Abbottabad.

Background: Worm infestation is a major problem in children from developing countries due to bad hygienic conditions. It produces nutritional deficiencies and anaemia in children, especially when hookworm infestation is present.

Methods: This cross-sectional study deals with investigation of the frequency of intestinal parasitic infestation in children between the ages 5-12 years.