Table 2.
Prevalence of malaria, HIV, helminthes and intestinal protozoa
| Variable | Preschool (1–5 years) | School (6–14 years) | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malariaa | |||
| Positive | 21 (11.4) | 26 (17.8) | 47 (14.2) |
| Negative | 164 (88.6) | 120 (82.2) | 284 (85.8) |
| HIVb | |||
| Positive | 0 (0) | 1 (0.7) | 1 (0.3) |
| Negative | 186(100) | 145 (99.3)) | 331 (99.7) |
| Parasitesc | |||
| Helminthes | |||
| Hookworm | 0 (0) | 1 (0.7) | 1 (0.3) |
| H. nana | 1 (0.7) | 3 (2.1) | 4 (1.4) |
| Schistosome | 1 (0.7) | 2 (1.4) | 3 (1.0) |
| Protozoa | |||
| Giardia lamblia | 9 (6.0) | 4 (2.8) | 13 (4.5) |
| Entamoeba histolytica | 13 (8.7) | 11 (7.7) | 24 (8.2) |
Note: a11, b10, c45 reported