Magnitude and predisposing factors of intestinal parasitosis and tuberculosis coinfection at five health institutions in Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.
Agumas ShibabawMihret TilahunAlemu GedefieZenawork SahleMelaku A BeleteHussen EbrahimHabtu DebshBekele SharewPublished in: Health science reports (2023)
The burden of intestinal parasites-MTB coinfection was high. Those who wash fruits and vegetables before eating should be encouraged, early treatment of PTB patients and avoiding the practice of open-field defecation, especially in rural communities, is necessary. The dual effect of coinfection on disease severity and treatment success needs further cohort study.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- mycobacterium tuberculosis
- public health
- primary care
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- physical activity
- mental health
- pulmonary tuberculosis
- risk factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- weight loss
- human health
- hiv aids
- social media
- patient reported outcomes
- heavy metals
- health risk assessment