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

oleh: Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, Charles Ssemugabo, Noel Namuhani, David Musoke, John Ssempebwa, Abdullah Ali Halage

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: The Pan African Medical Journal 2016-05-01

Deskripsi

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.