Prevalence of Helminth Infection in Children Living Under Different Living Conditions

Abstract

Because of the risk of iron-deficiency anaemia,
developmental delays in children, and other
psychological and physiological issues, intestinal
helminthic infections are a major public health
concern. Factors include low levels of cleanliness
and sanitation, as well as poverty, have been
associated to an increase in helminthic infections.
In order to learn more about the connection
between children's living situations and helminth
infection, this research was conducted. One
hundred children from the Rumuekini village in
the Obio-Akpor region of Rivers State, Nigeria,
ranging in age from zero to twelve, were
evaluated for the frequency and consequences of
gastrointestinal helminth infection. One hundred
samples were taken from kids living in both
official and non-official dwellings. Intestinal