A community-based surveillance of gastrointestinal helminthiasis among pregnant women in Ibadan, South West Nigeria

Conclusion: These communities are classified as Category III, having a low prevalence and low intensity infection. Therefore, prophylactic anti-helminthic treatment in pregnancy is not recommended. The inverse relationship with education may be a function of better living conditions. Better hygiene should be advocated.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research