Table 4.
Species of soil-transmitted helminths among the study population
| Parasite species | Number positive (%) |
|---|---|
| Ascaris lumbricoides | 35 (25.7) |
| Trichuris trichiura | 14 (10.3) |
| Hookworms | 7 (5.1) |
| Strongyloides stercoralis | 2 (1.5) |
| Total | 58 (42.6) |
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