Spectrum of Intestinal Parasitic Infections (IPIs) in Pediatric Population in a Tertiary Care Hospital
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Intestinal parasitic infections are among the most common infections worldwide 1 . It is estimated that some 3.5 billion people around the world are affected asa result of these infections, the majority being children 2 . Intestinal parasitic infections (IPI’s) are a serious health problem affecting mainly the developing countries 3, 4 . These infections can lead to anemia, malnutrition and cognitive impairment in pediatric population 4-6 .
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