Abstract
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
the main consequences resulting from IPIs as diarrhea, anemia, malnutrition, impaired
growth, and learning disabilities.
Keywords
children - intestinal parasitic infection - diarrhea - anemia - malnutrition - impaired
growth - learning disabilities
