Parasitic infections hit the health of low-income Black communities where states have neglected sewage systems
- Written by Theresa E. Gildner, Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
A microscopic image of a hookworm egg that can cause intestinal problems in humans.Smith Collection/Gado/Getty ImagesIntestinal infections take a heavy toll on impoverished Black communities that have out-of-date sewage systems. These infections often spread through contaminated soil and water and are among the most common diseases worldwide.
