Authors : Chijioke, Nkeiruka Adaeze; Ikor, Peter Ulim-Ujuo-Ushang; Chijioke, Ikechukwu

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26sep263

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Abstract : Soil-transmitted helminth infections remain an important public health problem among children in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the prevalence of these infections among pupils attending two primary schools in Bonny and Finima communities, Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. Stool samples were examined using the formalin–ether concentration technique to recover helminth eggs and cysts.

Keywords : Prevalence; Intestinal Helminth, Soil Transmitted Helminth, Finima, Bonny.

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