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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anemia in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at a Medical Center in Accra, Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Anemia during pregnancy remains a major cause of maternal and infant morbidity in Ghana and has broader socioeconomic implications. Its persistence despite existing interventions indicates that factors such as education, occupation, and nutrition require closer evaluation.
Gifty Amewudah, Frank Twum Aboagye, Frank Quarshie, Martin Owusu Asante, Benjamin Ansah‐Agyei, Joseph Otchere, Philip Narteh Gorleku, Maurice Ofoe Gorleku, Margaret Atuahene, Abena Mantebea Ateko, Daniel Eshun   +10 more
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Uji Efektivitas Anthelmintik Formula Suspensi Biji Mentimun (Cucumissativus L.) Terhadap Cacing Gelang (Ascaris Lumbricoides)

Jurnal Farmasi Galenika (Galenika Journal of Pharmacy), 2020
The Effectiveness Test of Cucumber Seeds Suspension Formula (Cucumis sativus L) towards Roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides) as in Vitro Anthelmintic, It has been conducted research to know cucumber seeds powder (Cucumis sativus L) can be made into form of ...
Nurfiddin Farid, Andi Suparlan Isya Syamsu, Ahmad Irsyad Aliah, Anna Muthmainna Murdi   +3 more
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Validation of a food frequency questionnaire for children and adolescents aged 4 to 11 years living in Salvador, Bahia.

, 2012
OBJECTIVE: To assess the validity of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) by applying it to children and adolescents living in Salvador, Bahia. METHODS: The validity of this FFQ with 98 food items was investigated among 108 children and adolescents who ...
Assis, AMO, Barreto, ML, D'Innocenzo, S, Dourado, LS, Matos, SMA, Oliveira, NS, Prado, MS, Rodrigues, LC, Santos, CAST   +8 more
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Rural Ghanaian School Children: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Tokuroano, Krachi East Municipality

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
Over 63% of schoolchildren in rural Ghana's Tokuroano area had intestinal parasitic infections, mainly Ascaris, Hookworm, and Giardia. Poor sanitation, unsafe water, and poor hygiene were key risks. Protective factors included home‐cooked meals and health education. Integrated deworming, sanitation, and education programs are urgently needed to address
Christopher Yaw Dumevi, Prince Wise Amekudi, Nana Aba Setorwu Eyeson, Hugette Naa Ayele Aryee, Joyce Junior Asiamah, Ezekiel Kofi Vicar, James‐Paul Kretchy, Simon Sovoe, Saviour Kweku Adjenti, Nicholas T. K. D. Dayie, George Boateng Kyei, Patience B. Tetteh‐Quarcoo, Irene Ayi, Patrick F. Ayeh‐Kumi   +13 more
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Ascaris suum infections in pigs born and raised on contaminated paddocks [PDF]

, 2006
The transmission of Ascaris suum was studied in outdoor reared pigs. From May to June, 2001 6 farrowing paddocks were naturally contaminated with A. suum using experimentally infected seeder pigs. Early July, 1 sow farrowed on each paddock.
Mejer, Helena, Roepstorff, Allan
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Declining Trends in Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections Among Nepalese School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis (2004–2022)

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
This meta‐analysis of 25 studies (17,628 children) shows a substantial decline in gastrointestinal parasitic infections in Nepal from 43.4% to 24.2% between 2004 and 2022. Helminths (20.0%) remained more common than protozoa (9.9%), with slightly higher prevalence in urban (29.0%) than rural areas (27.9%). ABSTRACT Background Gastrointestinal parasitic
Jitendra Gautam, Niten Bharati, Shristi Bhandari, Darwin Niroula, Anisha K. C., Pitambar Dhakal, Kishor Pandey, Oskar Nowak, Rajendra Prasad Parajuli   +8 more
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Perbedaan Kadar Interferon Gamma dan Interleukin-10 pada Orang Dewasa Terinfeksi Ascaris Lumbricoides dengan Tidak Terinfeksi yang Diinduksi Vaksin Bacille Calmette-Guerin

Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas, 2015
Abstrak Kecacingan merupakan penyakit yang masih banyak di negara berkembang. Infeksi cacing dapat menimbulkan penurunan respon terhadap antigen yang terjadi akibat modified Th2 response.
weni Mulyani, Nuzulia Irawati, Netti Suharti   +2 more
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Obstructive uropathy from Ascaris lumbricoides [PDF]

Kidney International, 2009
Punit Gupta, Varun Sundaram, Georgi Abraham, Ghanshyam P.S. Shantha and Milly Mathew Department of Nephrology, Raipur Medical College, Chhattisgarh, India; Department of Internal Medicine, Sri Ramachandra University Hospital, Chennai, India and Department of Nephrology, Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai, India Correspondence: Georgi Abraham ...
Gupta, Punit, Sundaram, Varun, Abraham, Georgi, Shantha, Ghanshyam P.S., Mathew, Milly   +4 more
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Comparison Between Phenotypic Profile and Functional Aspects of IL‐9‐Producing Lymphocytes, Th17 and Tfh of Individuals From Endemic and Non‐Endemic Areas for Hookworm Infection

Parasite Immunology, Volume 48, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Hookworm infections remain a major public health concern in endemic areas, modulating both the adaptive and innate immune systems. While the type 2 response is well‐characterised, the roles of T follicular helper (Tfh), Th17, and IL‐9‐producing lymphocytes remain poorly defined.
Yvanna Louise Di Christine Oliveira, Marcelo Eduardo Cardozo, Luisa Mourão Dias Magalhães, Carlos Thailan de Jesus Santos, Ramayana Morais de Medeiros Brito, Luciana Maria de Oliveira, Ana Carolina Amado Gomes, Vinícius Torres Castro Campos, Ricardo Toshio Fujiwara, Silvio Santana Dolabella, Lilian Lacerda Bueno   +10 more
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Gambaran Infeksi Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) pada Balita Pendek di Kecamatan Koto Tangah, Kota Padang

Majalah Kedokteran Andalas
Tujuan: mengetahui angka infeksi Soil Transmitted Helminths pada balita pendek di Kecamatan Koto Tangah, Kota Padang. Metode: Jenis Penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan desain cross-sectional.
Silvina Fitria Sari Busnita
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