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Prevalence of protozoa and helminths among study participants (N = 326)
| Protozoa or helminths | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Blastocystis hominis* | 91 | 28.3 |
| Fasciola hepatica | 24 | 7.4 |
| Giardia intestinalis* | 18 | 5.6 |
| Ascaris lumbricoides | 14 | 4.3 |
| Hookworm | 6 | 1.8 |
| Hymenolepis nana | 6 | 1.8 |
| Strongyloides stercoralis | 5 | 1.5 |
| Trichuris trichura | 1 | 0.3 |
N = 321.
