helminthic infections in school children in puducherry, south india. | intestinal parasites are widely prevalent in developing countries, probably due to poor sanitation and inadequate personal hygiene. it is estimated that as much as 60% of the world's population is infected with intestinal parasites, which may play a significant role in morbidity due to intestinal infections. this study was designed to estimate the prevalence of helminthic infections among school children in puducherry, south india. | 2010 | 21291851 |