In which, the proportion of Ascaris was 0.14% (1/700) with 100.00% light-intensity infections (1/1); the figure for Trichuris was 0.00% (0/700); the figure for hookworm was 1.57% (11/700) with 100.00% light-intensity infections (11/11). After 12 months of deworming, the prevalence of soil - transmitted helminth infections was 2.00% (14/700).