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Risk profiling of hookworm infection and intensity in southern Lao People's Democratic Republic using Bayesian models. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015
BackgroundAmong the common soil-transmitted helminth infections, hookworm causes the highest burden. Previous research in the southern part of Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) revealed high prevalence rates of hookworm infection. The purpose of
Armelle Forrer, Penelope Vounatsou, Somphou Sayasone, Youthanavanh Vonghachack, Dalouny Bouakhasith, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt   +7 more
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Hookworm Vaccines [PDF]

Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2008
Hookworm infection caused by the soil-transmitted nematodes Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale is one of the most common parasitic infections worldwide. Although not directly responsible for substantial mortality, it causes significant morbidity in the form of chronic anemia and protein malnutrition.
S. Plotkin, D. J. Diemert, J. M. Bethony, P. J. Hotez   +3 more
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Mapping helminth co-infection and co-intensity: geostatistical prediction in ghana. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2011
Morbidity due to Schistosoma haematobium and hookworm infections is marked in those with intense co-infections by these parasites. The development of a spatial predictive decision-support tool is crucial for targeting the delivery of integrated mass drug
Ricardo J Soares Magalhães, Nana-Kwadwo Biritwum, John O Gyapong, Simon Brooker, Yaobi Zhang, Lynsey Blair, Alan Fenwick, Archie C A Clements   +7 more
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The control of hookworm infection in China [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2009
Background Hookworm is still one of the three main soil-transmitted helminths prevalent in China, and 39 million cases infected with hookworm were estimated in China in 2006.
Chen Jia-Xu, Zhang Hao-Bing, Chen Ying, Zheng Qi, Zhou Xiao-Nong   +4 more
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The diversity and impact of hookworm infections in wildlife

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2017
Hookworms are blood-feeding nematodes that parasitize the alimentary system of mammals. Despite their high pathogenic potential, little is known about their diversity and impact in wildlife populations.
Mauricio Seguel, Nicole Gottdenker
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Ancylostoma ceylanicum Hookworm in Myanmar Refugees, Thailand, 2012–2015

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2018
During 2012–2015, US-bound refugees living in Myanmar–Thailand border camps (n = 1,839) were surveyed for hookworm infection and treatment response by using quantitative PCR.
Elise M. O’Connell, Tarissa Mitchell, Marina Papaiakovou, Nils Pilotte, Deborah Lee, Michelle Weinberg, Potsawin Sakulrak, Dilok Tongsukh, Georgiette Oduro-Boateng, Sarah Harrison, Steven A. Williams, William M. Stauffer, Thomas B. Nutman   +12 more
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The Human Hookworm Vaccine [PDF]

Vaccine, 2013
Hookworm infection is one of the world's most common neglected tropical diseases and a leading cause of iron deficiency anemia in low- and middle-income countries. A Human Hookworm Vaccine is currently being developed by the Sabin Vaccine Institute and is in phase 1 clinical testing.
Hotez, Peter J., Diemert, David, Bacon, Kristina M., Beaumier, Coreen, Bethony, Jeffrey M., Bottazzi, Maria Elena, Brooker, Simon, Couto, Artur Roberto, da Silva Freire, Marcos, Homma, Akira, Lee, Bruce Y., Loukas, Alex, Loblack, Marva, Morel , Carlos Medicis, Oliveira, Rodrigo Correa, Russell, Philip K.   +15 more
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Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Hookworm-Induced Acute Intestinal Bleeding-A Case Report. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT In endemic regions, unexplained small‐bowel bleeding should prompt consideration of parasitic etiologies even when routine investigations are unrevealing. Advanced small‐bowel imaging can directly demonstrate active sources of hemorrhage, enabling timely targeted therapy, preventing unnecessary procedures, and reducing morbidity associated ...
Elendu C, Omeludike EK, Bieh VB, Chiegboka SF, Aladesanmi OA, Ibe E, Uzor-Lawrence EP, Ukoha EE.   +7 more
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Endoscopic Diagnosis of <i>Necator americanus</i> Infection Presenting With Persistent Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Usefulness of Image-Enhanced Endoscopy and Capsule Endoscopy. [PDF]

DEN Open
ABSTRACT Necator americanus infection is now rare in developed countries but remains an important cause of iron‐deficiency anemia and abdominal symptoms in individuals with relevant epidemiological backgrounds. A 59‐year‐old Filipino man with long‐standing unexplained iron‐deficiency anemia was admitted to our hospital for epigastric pain associated ...
Takebe T, Osawa S, Watanabe Y, Yamagata S, Aoyama T, Kawamura Y, Manabe A, Kisamori T, Sano M, Sugimoto K.   +9 more
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Cutaneous Larva Migrans Presenting as Eczematous Dermatitis. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a skin infection caused by animal hookworm larvae. Clinically, it appears as a red, itchy, winding (serpiginous) line, but early lesions can mimic eczema. We report a case of a 66‐year‐old farmer who initially presented with an eczematous lesion on the left foot, which was subsequently diagnosed as CLM ...
Mathur M, Paudel S, Maharjan S, Pathak H, Regmi S, Shrestha S.   +5 more
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