Hookworm Infection among Pregnant Women at First Antenatal Visit in Lira, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Main Authors: Felister Apili (Author), Stephen Ochaya (Author), Charles Peter Osingada (Author), Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda (Author), David Mukunya (Author), Grace Ndeezi (Author), James K. Tumwine (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Hookworm infection in expectant mothers has adverse health effects on both the mothers and their unborn babies. Foetal effects are known to include intrauterine growth retardation and physical and mental growth retardation, while the mothers may develop anemia which could potentially res...