Prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth infections in Uganda: Results from population-based prevalence surveys in five districts

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Prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminths infection among individuals in model and non-model households, South West Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional community based study

Yonas Alemu et al.

Summary: This study assessed the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infection among individuals in model and non-model households in Jimma zone. The study found that the prevalence and intensity of STH infection were higher in non-model households than in model households. Factors such as household training status, age of participants, and latrine use pattern were found to be significant predictors of STH infection prevalence.

PLOS ONE (2022)

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Article Infectious Diseases

Diagnosis of soil-transmitted helminths using the Kato-Katz technique: What is the influence of stirring, storage time and storage temperature on stool sample egg counts?

Felix Bosch et al.

Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of storage time, temperature, and stirring on fecal egg counts detectable by the Kato-Katz technique. Results showed that hookworm eggs rapidly decreased at room temperature, but could be preserved for about 110 minutes in a refrigerator. There was no significant trend observed for Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura fecal egg counts over time and storage temperature.

PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES (2021)

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