Journal of
Parasitology and Vector Biology

  • Abbreviation: J. Parasitol. Vector Biol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2510
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPVB
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 208

Full Length Research Paper

Low prevalence of soil transmitted helminths among children in rural areas in Senegal: A cross sectional survey

Roger C. Tine
  • Roger C. Tine
  • Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal.
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Thérèse Dieng
  • Thérèse Dieng
  • Laboratory of Parasitology and Mycology, Fann Teaching Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.
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Khadime Sylla
  • Khadime Sylla
  • Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal.
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Doudou Sow
  • Doudou Sow
  • Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal.
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Souleye Lelo
  • Souleye Lelo
  • Laboratory of Parasitology and Mycology, Fann Teaching Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.
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David Ngom
  • David Ngom
  • Velingara Health District, Ministère de la Santé et de l'Action Sociale, Dakar, Senegal.
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Jacques D. Ndour
  • Jacques D. Ndour
  • Velingara Health District, Ministère de la Santé et de l'Action Sociale, Dakar, Senegal.
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Babacar Faye
  • Babacar Faye
  • Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal.
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Oumar Gaye
  • Oumar Gaye
  • Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal.
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  •  Received: 24 September 2017
  •  Accepted: 07 November 2017
  •  Published: 31 January 2018

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