@article{30853,
  keywords = {Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Worm infections, Geo-helminth, Pinworm, [Public health interventions, Deworming},
  author = {Mettananda S and De Silva H},
  title = {Periodic deworming practice in Sri Lanka: Is it based on evidence, misconceptions or commercialism?},
  abstract = {<p>Geo-helminth (“worm”) infections are a universal health problem which predominantly affects the impoverished and underdeveloped communities in the developing world. Geo-helminths commonly infect the gastrointestinal tract of humans and result in significant morbidity particularly among preschool and school children1. Here we review the changing epidemiology of intestinal geo-helminth infections and critically evaluate the perception and practice of periodic deworming, the economic impact and the present public health interventions in controlling the disease burden in Sri Lanka.</p>
},
  year = {2017},
  journal = {Sri Lanka journal of child health.},
  volume = {46},
  pages = {307-311},
  issn = {1391-5452},
  url = {https://tinyurl.com/y8gfdop2},
  doi = {10.4038/sljch.v46i4.8375},
  language = {eng},
}