Intestinal parasites among intellectually disabled individuals in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionIPIs are highly prevalent among intellectually disabled individuals in Iran. Improving the health status and implementing infectious disease prevention strategies in rehabilitation centers, health promotion interventions to improve personal hygiene of intellectually disabled individuals, as well as utilize sensitive diagnostic methods besides routine stool examination techniques, and treatment of infected individuals will help in the control of these infections among intellectually disabled individuals.
Source: Gut Pathogens - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research