Prevalence, Intensity, and Factors Associated with Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection among Children in Kashmir Valley: A Cross-sectional Study
Showkat Ahmad Wani1 and Sheikh Tanveer Salam2
1Government SAM Degree College, Budgam, Kashmir - 191111 2Government Degree College Ganderbal, Kashmir - 191201
ABSTRACT
Soil-transmitted helminths are among the neglected tropical diseases NTDs of poverty. They are a common type of parasitic infections in the world, caused by three main species commonly known as roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms. The diseases have major health and socio- economic repercussions and significantly contribute to public health problems in developing countries.