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Effects of the Zanzibar School-Based Deworming Program on Iron Status of Children. [PDF]

, 1998
We evaluated the effects of the Zanzibar school-based deworming program on the iron status of primary school children. Parasitologic and nutritional assessments were carried out at baseline, 6 mo, and 12 mo in 4 nonprogram schools (n = 1002), 4 schools ...
Albonico, M, Chwaya, H M, Savioli, L, Schulze, K J, Stoltzfus, R J, Tielsch, J M   +5 more
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Study on the Seroprevalence of Cystic Echinococcosis and Toxocariasis in the Rural Population Referred to Reference Laboratory in Urmia, Northwest Iran

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Introduction: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) and toxocariasis are the two important zoonoses worldwide, and both are endemic in Iran, especially in rural areas. The present study was aimed at determining the seroprevalence of human CE and toxocariasis in rural inhabitants of Urmia District, Northwest Iran. Materials and Methods: During 6 months (January to
Fatemeh Ramzi, Rasool Jafari, Elham Yousefi, Bernard Marchand   +3 more
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Neglected Tropical Diseases and Female Infertility: Possible Pathophysiological Mechanisms

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Battling female infertility has posed a global challenge, where neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are nonetheless a notable contributing factor. NTDs affect a variety of diseases, often of a chronic nature, which are often cited as some of the most lethal diseases operating against the most economically disadvantaged populations across the globe.
Moses Agbomhere Hamed, Olabanji Ahmed Surakat, Victor Olukayode Ekundina, Kabirat Bolajoko Jimoh, Adetomiwa Ezekiel Adeogun, Nafisat Omolola Akanji, Oluwafemi Joshua Babalola, Patrick Chukwunonso Eya, Rajib Chowdhury   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ascaris lumbricoides and intestinal perforation

Journal of British Surgery, 1987
Revue: cycle de vie et proprietes d'Ascaris lumbricoides.
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Intestinal Parasitic Infection: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors at Delgi Primary Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in developing nations such as Ethiopia. Determining epidemiological information of IPI is crucial for effective public health planning and intervention. The present study is aimed at assessing the prevalence and associated risk factors of human IPIs at Delgi ...
Tarekegn Addis, Tilahun Yohannes, Fernando Monroy   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of Human Taeniasis and Other Intestinal Parasites in Narok County, Kenya

Veterinary Medicine International, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Data are sparse on the epidemiological picture of Taenia saginata taeniasis in Kenya. Infections are underreported, and their persistence nonetheless negatively impacts the beef industry. Populations vulnerable to taeniasis in the developing world are commonly burdened with other intestinal parasites, ubiquitous in unsanitary environments.
D. O. Oduori, P. M. Kitala, T. M. Wachira, E. Mulinge, T. Irungu, E. Zeyhle, R. Ofwete, S. Gabriël, P. B. Gathura, Hassan Al-Karagoly   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intestinal Helminthic Infections in School Children, Cibubur, East Jakarta [PDF]

, 2001
An integrated study was conducted on nutrition, physical examination and soil transmitted helminthes (S-TH) in four priminary schools in Cibubur, East Jakarta. In this report is shown data on prevalence and intensity of S-TH infections.
Abidin, A. N. (Alisah), Margono, S. S. (Sri)   +1 more
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The Half-life of Ascaris lumbricoides Prevalence in Japanese School Children [PDF]

, 2008
In the present study, we examined the dynamic of school-health-based parasite control and the related socio-economic influences. This is an ecological study based on data from 46 prefectures in Japan.
Ito, Takehiko, Kurosawa, Carmen Miwa, Ogino, Keiki, Takaki, Jiro, Takigawa, Tomoko, Wang, Bing-Ling, Wang, Da-Hong   +6 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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Modelling the geographical distribution of soil-transmitted helminth infections in Bolivia [PDF]

, 2013
The prevalence of infection with the three common soil-transmitted helminths (i.e. Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm) in Bolivia is among the highest in Latin America. However, the spatial distribution and burden of soil-transmitted
Bavia, Mara E., Chammartin, Frédérique, Malone, John B., Nieto, Prixia, Scholte, Ronaldo Gc, Utzinger, Jürg, Vounatsou, Penelope   +6 more
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