Publications by Nur Hazirah Abu Bakar

Publications by authors named "Nur Hazirah Abu Bakar"

Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health

May 2016

The study investigates the prevalence and risk factors for asymptomatic intestinal microsporidiosis among aboriginal school children in Kuala Krau District, Malaysia, highlighting a lack of understanding of its epidemiology.
Sixty-nine out of 255 children tested positive for microsporidia, with most showing low to moderate levels of spore excretion, indicating a higher prevalence than previously recognized.
Key risk factors identified include being 10 years old, using unsafe drinking water, and close contact with domestic animals, suggesting the need for improved hygiene, sanitation, and safe water sources in the community.