Prevalence and risk factors associated with tungiasis in Mayuge district, Eastern Uganda

Authors :: Solomon Tsebeni Wafula
Charles Ssemugabo
Noel Namuhani
David Musoke
John Ssempebwa
Abdullah Ali Halage
Source :: The Pan African Medical Journal, Vol 24, Iss 77 (2016)
Publication Year :: 2016
Publisher :: The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016.
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: tungiasis is an endemic but neglected health problem in Uganda especially in resource poor communities. It is largely affecting rural communities in the Eastern, West Nile and Central regions. This study assessed prevalence and risk factors associated with tungiasis in Mayuge district, Eastern Uganda.

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