| trichuris trichiura infection and its relation to environmental factors in mbeya region, tanzania: a cross-sectional, population-based study. | the intestinal nematode trichuris trichiura is among the most common causes of human infectious disease worldwide. as for other soil-transmitted nematodes, its reproductive success and thus prevalence and intensity of infection in a given area strongly depend on environmental conditions. characterization of the influence of environmental factors can therefore aid to identify infection hot spots for targeted mass treatment. | 2017 | 28384306 |