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Prospects for elimination of soil-transmitted helminths

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 2017
Purpose of review Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are endemic in 120 countries and are associated with substantial morbidity and loss of economic productivity.
Kristjana H. A´sbjo¨rnsdo´ttir, A. R. Means, M. Werkman, J. Walson   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The women honoured in flowering plant genera: From myth to reality

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Many flowering plant genera are named for people, but there is a gender gap in this naming, with only 6% of eponyms honouring women. Here we explore this gap by examining in detail women for whom plant genera are named. Our open shared dataset serves to make women honoured in plant genera more discoverable, resulting in further impact by allowing ...
Sabine von Mering, Sandra Knapp, Siobhan Leachman, Heather L. Lindon, Qianqian Gu, Sarah Vincent, Carmen Ulloa Ulloa   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Helminths of the lizard Colobosauroides cearensis (Squamata, Gymnophthalmidae) in an area of Caatinga, Northeastern Brazil

Acta Herpetologica, 2018
Lizards are hosts to a variety of parasites, but in South America only 15% of lizard species have been studied for helminths. In the present study, the component community of helminths associated with the gymnophthalmid Colobosauroides cearensis in an ...
Aldenir Silva Neta, Robson Ávila
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and Intensity of Soil-Transmitted Helminths and Associated Factors among Adolescents and Adults in Bibugn Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2021
Background. Soil-transmitted helminths are a common public health problem in Ethiopia, affecting all age groups. However, epidemiological studies and interventions primarily target school-age children, despite the fact that 44.6 million adults live in ...
Abrham Goshu, Getaneh Alemu, Animen Ayehu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Molecular Diagnostics for Soil-Transmitted Helminths

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2016
Historically, the diagnosis of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) (e.g., Strongyloides stercoralis, Trichuris trichiura, Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus, and Ascaris lumbricoides) has relied on often-insensitive microscopy techniques.
Elise M O’Connell, T. Nutman
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Advancing pharmacometrics in Africa—Transition from capacity development toward job creation

CPT: Pharmacometrics &Systems Pharmacology, Volume 14, Issue 3, Page 407-419, March 2025.
Abstract Trained pharmacometricians remain scarce in Africa due to limited training opportunities, lack of a pharmaceutical product development ecosystem, and emigration to high‐income countries. The Applied Pharmacometrics Training (APT) fellowship program was established to address these gaps and specifically foster job creation for talent retention.
Goonaseelan (Colin) Pillai, Samer Mouksassi, Innocent G. Asiimwe, Craig R. Rayner, Steven Kern, Phumla Sinxadi, Paolo Denti, Eric Decloedt, Catriona Waitt, Bernhards R. Ogutu, Rik de Greef   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Tropical Australia and Asia

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2017
Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infect 2 billion people worldwide including significant numbers in South-East Asia (SEA). In Australia, STH are of less concern; however, indigenous communities are endemic for STH, including Strongyloides stercoralis, as
C. Gordon, J. Kurscheid, Malcolm K. Jones, D. Gray, D. McManus   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A survey of generic names in Rubiaceae (Gentianales) with notes on context and patterns in naming

TAXON, EarlyView.
Abstract Rubiaceae is one of the most diverse angiosperm families and consequently is the topic of much systematic research. Plenty of literature exists on the familial, tribal, and species level; however, a comprehensive overview of the names at the generic level is lacking. The aim of this study is to present a survey of all names and designations at
Brecht Verstraete, Petra De Block, Elmar Robbrecht   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Detection of rodent-borne intestinal helminths infestation in North Sumatra, Indonesia: A potential public health concern

Public Health of Indonesia
Background:Studies indicate that approximately 75% of emerging infections in humans are zoonotic, originating from animals. Within the One Health framework, it is evident that recent global environmental changes have contributed to the widespread ...
Sunna Vyatra Hutagalung, Tengku Helvi Mardiani, Marina Yusnita Albar, Ahadi Kurniawan, Ledy Afrida Sinaga, Hidayatullah Nasution, Panusunan Hasibuan, April Hari Wardhana   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Helminths of veterinary and zoonotic importance in Nigerian ruminants: a 46-year meta-analysis (1970–2016) of their prevalence and distribution

Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 2018
Background The livestock industry plays a vital role in the economy of Nigeria. It serves as a major source of income and livelihood for majority of Nigerians who are rural settlers and contributes about 5.2% to the National Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Solomon Ngutor Karshima, Beatty-Viv Maikai, Jacob Kwada Paghi Kwaga   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source