Strongyloides stercoralis is associated with significant morbidity in rural Cambodia, including stunting in children.

• Main Authors: Armelle Forrer (Author), Virak Khieu (Author), Fabian Schär (Author), Jan Hattendorf (Author), Hanspeter Marti (Author), Andreas Neumayr (Author), Meng Chuor Char (Author), Christoph Hatz (Author), Sinuon Muth (Author), Peter Odermatt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Strongyloides stercoralis is a soil-transmitted nematode that can replicate within its host, leading to long-lasting and potentially fatal infections. It is ubiquitous and highly prevalent in Cambodia. The extent of morbidity associated with S. stercoralis infection is difficult to assess due to the...