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Intestinal parasites remain an important agent responsible for morbidity, especially in countries with warm climates [4]. The purpose of the present study was to ascertain life-habit risk factors that might influence the infestation level in temporary residents in these areas.
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Jedlička, J., Tolarová, V., Švandová, E. (1989). Intestinal Parasite Infestation Risks in Temporary Residents in Warm Climates. In: Steffen, R., Lobel, H., Haworth, J., Bradley, D.J. (eds) Travel Medicine. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-73772-5_65
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