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Stool samples from 356 subjects (174 males and 182 females) were collected and processed using standard concentration methods. Our results showed that 31.0% of subjects were infected with intestinal helminths and the prevalence was higher in females (32.4%) than in males (30.5%). A significantly higher prevalence was observed in rural (47.2%) than in urban areas (21.0%); significance\u00a0&lt;\u00a00.1%. Prevalence was highest among those aged between 6 and 12 years (41.4%). The total prevalence of intestinal helminth infections were 19.3% for <jats:italic>Ascaris lumbricoides<\/jats:italic>, 14.0% for hookworm and 11.8% for <jats:italic>Trichuris trichiura<\/jats:italic>. The intensity of infection was unevenly distributed, with very heavy loads concentrated in a few individuals. Data also showed that 28.1% (100\/356) of the subjects were infected with protozoans. Females showed a higher prevalence (28.6%; 52\/182) than males (20.7%; 36\/174). Also, there was a significantly higher prevalence in rural (34.0%; 49\/144) than urban areas (18.4%; 39\/212); significance\u00a0&lt;\u00a00.1%. The age group 6\u201312 years again had a higher prevalence (37.1%; 26\/70). The total prevalence of intestinal protozoans was: <jats:italic>Entamoeba histolytica<\/jats:italic> (24.4%), <jats:italic>Entamoeba coli<\/jats:italic> (11.2%) and <jats:italic>Giardia lamblia<\/jats:italic> (0.6%). These relatively heavy prevalences in patients may be reduced by appropriate medication and maintaining strict personal hygiene. 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