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The Effectiveness of Triple Dose Albendazole in Treating Soil Transmitted Helminths Infection

Journal of Parasitology Research, 2019
Soil transmitted helminths (STH) infection is a major health problem in tropical countries such as Indonesia. Albendazole is an effective and widely used anthelmintic agent to treat STH; however, it is not effective towards T.
S. Sungkar, K. Q. Putri, Muhammad I S Taufik, Meutia N. Gozali, P. Sudarmono   +4 more
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Intestinal Parasites of Zoonotic Significance in Human and Domestic Animals in a Rural Setting in Nepal

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2026.
Intestinal parasites are shared among humans and domestic animals. Rural setting is critical to enhance parasite zoonosis in Nepal. ABSTRACT Intestinal parasitic (IP) species with zoonotic significance are major public health issues, mostly prevalent in developing countries, leading to high morbidity and mortality. The present study aimed to assess the
Prince Rai, Tirth Raj Ghimire
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The Role of Innate Lymphoid Cells in the Pathogenesis of Hepatic Echinococcosis: A Literature Review

Parasite Immunology, Volume 48, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Hepatic echinococcosis (HE), a major zoonotic disease, remains endemic in pastoral regions of Western China, where its incidence is closely linked to geographical, livestock and sanitary conditions. The disease presents a significant clinical challenge due to the complexity of host–parasite interactions and a high recurrence rate. To date, the
Wei Ma, Dian Wang, Chuanchuan Liu, Haining Fan   +3 more
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Importance of a Rapid and Accurate Diagnosis in Strongyloides Stercoralis and Human T-Lymphotropic Virus 1 Co-infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature [PDF]

, 2017
Strongyloides (S.) stercoralis and Human T-Lymphotropic Virus 1 (HTLV-1) share some endemic regions such as Japan, Jamaica, and South America and are mostly diagnosed elsewhere in immigrants from endemic areas.
Avagnina, Alejandra, Berini, Carolina Andrea, Biglione, Mirna Marcela, Juarez, María, Quintero, Olga, Repetto, Silvia, Sorda, Juan, Waldbaum, Carlos   +7 more
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Antitumor Effect of Albendazole on Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) Cells

BioMed Research International, 2019
Drug repurposing and/or repositioning is an alternative method to develop new treatment for certain diseases. Albendazole was originally developed as an anthelmintic medication, and it has been used to treat a variety of parasitic infestations.
Qing-Ling Zhang, D. Lian, Mingji Zhu, Xue Mei Li, J. Lee, T. Yoon, Jeung-Hoon Lee, R. Jiang, C. Kim   +8 more
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A Small‐Scale Survey of Pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) Among Health Science Students in Lalitpur, Nepal

Advances in Public Health, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background and Aims Enterobius vermicularis is a nematode worm that causes enterobiasis. It mainly affects children in developing countries, such as Nepal. Therefore, understanding and monitoring the incidence of this worm infection are essential, as it directly affects children’s health outcomes.
Roshan Babu Adhikari, Diksha Ghimire, Hannah Wesley   +2 more
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Soil‐Transmitted Helminthes (STHs) and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Amongst Preschool Children in the Bosomtwe District of Ghana

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Soil‐transmitted helminths (STHs) and urinary tract infections (UTIs) pose major public health challenges, especially in regions with poor healthcare access, inadequate sanitation, and limited clean water supply. When these two conditions recur, they can cause stunted growth in children between 24 and 59 months of age, a vital phase for physical ...
Kofi Agyapong Addo, Kwadwo Boampong, Samuel Ayetibo Ofori, Papa Kofi Amissah-Reynolds, Victor Agyei, John Asiedu Larbi, Baisakhi Banerjee   +6 more
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Open and / or laparoscopic surgical treatment of liver hydatic cysts [PDF]

, 2018
Hydatid disease is a severe parasitic disease with a widely ranging distribution. In the human being the liver is the most frequent organ affected. 1 The treatment should be individualized to the morphology, size, number and location of the cysts, that ...
Al Karowda‘a E. A., Codacci Pisanelli M., De Toma G., D’Andrea V., Izzo L., Izzo P., Izzo R., Izzo S., Messineo D., Pugliese F.   +9 more
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Microsporidium Keratitis After Hurricane Francine: A Case Report

Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Microsporidial ocular infections are being increasingly reported, especially in temperate climates. In this case report, we describe five patients who presented to a private ophthalmology practice in Southeastern Louisiana in 2024, all within 3 months of Hurricane Francine landing.
Zachary A. Dwyer, Stephen V. Lau, Cristiano Giusti   +2 more
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Albendazole and Praziquantel: Review and Safety Monitoring in Korea

Infection & Chemotherapy, 2018
Albendazole (ADZ) and praziquantel (PZQT) have been used as anthelmintics for over 30 years. Worldwide, hundreds of millions tablets are administered to people and livestock every year.
Sung-Tae Hong
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