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Prevalence and assemblage of Giardia duodenalis in a case-control study of children under 5 years from Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia.
Parasitology research - 13 Dec 2023
Alemu Yonas, Abdissa Alemseged, Mekonnen Zeleke, Sharew Bizuwarek, Johansen Øystein H, Bjørang Ola, Langeland Nina, Hanevik Kurt, Moyo Sabrina J
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Giardia duodenalis is a common pathogenic intestinal protozoan parasite with high prevalence in developing countries, especially among children. The distribution of giardia assemblages among humans and their clinical relevance remains controversial. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and assemblage of Giardia among children under 5 years of age in Jimma, Southwest Ethiopia. Employing a case-control...
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