Prevalence of intestinal parasites with emphasis on the molecular epidemiology of Giardia duodenalis and Blastocystis sp. in the Paranaguá Bay Brazil: a community survey

摘要

BackgroundIntestinal protozoan parasites are major contributors to the global burden of gastrointestinal disease causing significant socioeconomic consequences. Children living in resource-poor settings with restricted access to water and sanitary services are particularly at risk of these infections.