High prevalence of intestinal parasite infestations among stunted and control children aged 2 to 5 years old in two neighborhoods of Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Azimdine HabibLova AndrianonimiadanaMaheninasy RakotondrainipianaPrisca AndriantsalamaRavaka RandriamparanyRindra Vatosoa RandremananaRado Lalaina RakotoarisonInes Vigan-WomasArmand Solofoniaina RafalimanantsoaPascale VonaeschPhilippe J SansonettiJean-Marc Collardnull nullPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2021)
The prevalence of IPIs is substantial in the studied areas in both stunted and control children, despite the large-scale drug administration of antiparasitic drugs in the country. This high prevalence of IPIs warrants further investigation. Improved health education, environmental sanitation and quality of water sources should be provided.