Comparative analysis of intestinal parasitosis and associated factors among rural schoolchildren living in highland and lowland areas of Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract

Intestinal parasitosis refers to a group of diseases caused by one or more species of protozoa, cestodes, trematodes or nematodes distributed with high prevalence throughout the world. Because of poor cleanliness, hand-mouth activity, and underdeveloped immune systems, schoolchildren are particularly vulnerable to intestinal parasite infections. There is limited research report on Intestinal parasite infections among schoolchildren in the study areas.