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Abstract
Intestinal parasitic infections are amongst the most common infections worldwide. WHO estimate at least 2 billion people worldwide are affected, and of these approximately 300 million are ill as a result of these infections, 50% of them being school age children.These infections are considered a serious public health problem and it is the most common among school children. It negatively affects childrens’ growth, cognitive development and learning abilities. also, may cause nutritional deficiencies, anemia, and other physical and mental health problems. These adverse health consequences combine to impair childhood educational performance , reduce school attendance and subsequent productivity.Intestinal parasitic infections are commonly transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water as a result of poor sanitation and hygiene. In some instances, transmission occurs through close contact between infected and uninfected individuals as infected food handlers and consumers, respectively. There are many factors that determine the prevalence of parasitic infections such as age, sex, Education, socioeconomic status, occupational, cultural, personal and environmental factors.