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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasitism in Rural and Remote West Malaysia

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  • Romano Ngui
  • Saidon Ishak
  • Chow Sek Chuen
  • Rohela Mahmud
  • Yvonne A L Lim

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Background: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) have a worldwide distribution and have been identified as one of the most significant causes of illnesses and diseases among the disadvantaged population. In Malaysia, IPIs still persist in some rural areas, and this study was conducted to determine the current epidemiological status and to identify risk factors associated with IPIs among communities residing in rural and remote areas of West Malaysia. Methods/Findings: A total of 716 participants from 8 villages were involved, comprising those from 1 to 83 years old, 550 (76.8%) participants aged ≤12 years and 166 (23.2%) aged ≥13 years, and 304 (42.5%) male and 412 (57.5%) female. The overall prevalence of IPIs was high (73.2%). Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections (73.2%) were significantly more common compared to protozoa infections (21.4%) (p

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  • Romano Ngui & Saidon Ishak & Chow Sek Chuen & Rohela Mahmud & Yvonne A L Lim, 2011. "Prevalence and Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasitism in Rural and Remote West Malaysia," PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Public Library of Science, vol. 5(3), pages 1-7, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pntd00:0000974
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000974
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    1. Yamuna Rajoo & Stephen Ambu & Yvonne Ai Lian Lim & Komalaveni Rajoo & Siew Chang Tey & Chan Woon Lu & Romano Ngui, 2017. "Neglected Intestinal Parasites, Malnutrition and Associated Key Factors: A Population Based Cross-Sectional Study among Indigenous Communities in Sarawak, Malaysia," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(1), pages 1-17, January.
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