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Modelling the geographical distribution of soil-transmitted helminth infections in Bolivia [PDF]

open access: yes, 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.   +6 more
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Neem (Azadirachta indica): A Miracle Herb; Panacea for All Ailments

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 9, September 2025.
This comprehensive review highlights the diverse phytochemicals derived from neem leaves, extraction techniques, and their medicinal value in the treatment of multiple medical conditions. This miraculous plant has significant potential for enhanced effectiveness.
Tabussam Tufail   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Are Ascaris lumbricoides and Ascaris suum a single species?

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2012
Since the original description and naming of Ascaris lumbricoides from humans by Linnaeus in 1758 and later of Ascaris suum from pigs by Goeze 1782, these species have been considered to be valid.
Leles Daniela   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Helminthiasis among School-Age Children and Hygiene Conditions of Selected Schools in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

open access: yesTropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2019
The burden of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) infections in Nigeria is enormous with serious public health significance. This study, therefore, assessed helminthiasis among school-age children and the hygiene conditions of schools in Lafia, Nasarawa ...
Eniola M. Abe   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Well‐Being of Slum Dwellers Are Associated With WaSH‐Related Factors: A Cross‐Sectional Study From India

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 7, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims The adverse health outcomes due to unsafe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) are a public health concern in low‐and middle‐income countries. However, evidence on how WaSH is associated with psychological outcomes is minimal. Insights on this association would help address the well‐being of the slum population. Therefore,
P. Padma Sri Lekha   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spatiotemporal modeling of schistosomiasis in Ghana: linking remote sensing data to infectious disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
More than 90% of the worldwide schistosomiasis burden falls on sub-Saharan Africa. Control efforts are often based on infrequent, small-scale health surveys, which are expensive and logistically difficult to conduct.
Biritwum, Nana-Kwadwo   +7 more
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Predictors of Anaemia Among Young Children Receiving Daily Micronutrient Powders (MNPs) for 24 Weeks in Bangladesh: A Secondary Analysis of the Zinc in Powders Trial

open access: yesMaternal &Child Nutrition, Volume 21, Issue 3, July 2025.
Micronutrient powders (MNPs) are recommended by the World Health Organization to address and prevent anaemia among children in nutritionally vulnerable settings with a high prevalence of anaemia (> 40%); however, following a 24‐week intervention of daily MNP provision among young Bangladeshi children, anaemia was associated with factors related to ...
Lauren Thompson   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

KAJIAN EPIDEMIOLOGI INFEKSI HELMINTHIASIS DAN PERBEDAAN BOBOT TUBUH SERTA DAMPAK EKONOMI PADA KERBAU DI WILAYAH KABUPATEN ACEH TENGAH [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Ternak kerbau merupakan salah satu andalan produksi daging Indonesiadalam menghadapi Swasembada Daging Nasional. Peternakan rakyat, belum mampumeningkatkan populasi dan produktivitas ternak karena terkendala oleh berbagaipermasalahan salah satunya ...
IDHAM KHALID
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Foodborne Helminthiasis

open access: yesCurrent Clinical Microbiology Reports
Abstract Purpose of Review This review focuses on key foodborne helminths: providing an overview of their lifecycles and major transmission routes to humans, their geographical distribution, clinical manifestations, human health burden and control aspects.
Javier Benito Ortiz   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Appropriateness of Antibiotic Prescription Among Children Under 5 Years: A Cross‐Sectional Study in a Ghanaian Regional Hospital

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Misuse of medications, particularly antibiotics, severely impacts the standard of care and can result in antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem in Ghana, compromising patient outcomes. This study aims to assess antibiotic prescription pattern and level of inappropriateness based on Standard ...
Beatrice Obour   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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