Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) represent a major public health problem in children
worldwide, especially in the developing countries. The impact of these infections on the
health status of children depends on the parasite species, the intensity and course of
infection, and nutritional and immunological status of the children. Giardia lamblia,
Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium parvum, Enterobius vermicularis, Hymenolepis nana,
Ascaris lumbricoides, and Ancylostoma duodenale are the most frequent intestinal parasites
found among children. This review discussed themain consequences resulting fromIPIs as
diarrhea, anemia, malnutrition, impaired growth, and learning disabilities
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