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Food Contamination and Safety in Nigeria: A Systematic Synthesis of Heavy Metals, Microbial Pathogens, and Health Risk Metrics

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
This is an infographic driver of food contaminants and health effects. ABSTRACT Food safety remains a critical challenge in Nigeria due to rapid urbanization and weak regulatory enforcement. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence from 2015 to 2025 to characterize food contaminant profiles and associated human health risks in Nigeria ...
Cecilia Nwadiuto Obasi, Naomi A. Mogborukor, Baridoo Donatus Dooka, Polycarp Dauda Madaki, Chiara Frazzoli, Mohamed Haddad, Orish Ebere Orisakwe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The end of the line for hookworm? An update on vaccine development [PDF]

, 2005
Human hookworms are parasitic nematodes infecting about 700 million individuals, largely in tropical regions of the world [1]. In endemic areas, most infected people carry a mixed worm burden, including Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworms), Trichuris ...
Devaney Eileen, Devaney, E., Eileen Devaney   +2 more
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Effects of Video‐Based Health Education on Birth Outcomes and Anaemia Status of Mothers in Dirashe District South Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Maternal &Child Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Undernutrition and infections during pregnancy result in low birth weight (LBW) and maternal anaemia. Social behaviour change communication (SBCC) can promote recommended health practices, potentially improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Wanzahun Godana Boynito, Kidus Temesgen Worsa, Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Yordanos Gizachew Yeshitila, Godana Yaya Tessema, Tsegaye Yohanis, Stefaan De Henauw, Piet Cools, Bruno Levecke, Souheila Abbeddou   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of Kato-Katz, ethyl-acetate sedimentation, and Midi Parasep® in the diagnosis of hookworm, Ascaris and Trichuris infections in the context of an evaluation of rural sanitation in India. [PDF]

, 2013
The Kato-Katz, conventional ethyl-acetate sedimentation, and Midi Parasep(®) methods for diagnosing infection with soil-transmitted helminths were compared.
Clasen, Thomas, Funk, Anna L, Jeroen H.J. Ensink, Ensink, Jeroen HJ, Anna L. Funk, Thomas Clasen, Sophie Boisson, Boisson, Sophie   +7 more
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Human Hookworm Infection Enhances Mycobacterial Growth Inhibition and Associates With Reduced Risk of Tuberculosis Infection

Frontiers in Immunology, 2018
Soil-transmitted helminths and Mycobacterium tuberculosis frequently coincide geographically and it is hypothesized that gastrointestinal helminth infection may exacerbate tuberculosis (TB) disease by suppression of Th1 and Th17 responses.
Matthew K. O'Shea, Matthew K. O'Shea, Matthew K. O'Shea, Thomas E. Fletcher, Thomas E. Fletcher, Julius Muller, Rachel Tanner, Magali Matsumiya, J. Wendi Bailey, Jayne Jones, Steven G. Smith, Gavin Koh, William G. Horsnell, William G. Horsnell, Nicholas J. Beeching, James Dunbar, James Dunbar, Duncan Wilson, Adam F. Cunningham, Helen McShane   +19 more
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International Survey on Screening and Management of Strongyloidiasis in Solid Organ Transplant Patients

Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.
This international cross‐sectional survey of healthcare workers caring for solid organ transplant patients identified knowledge gaps regarding Strongyloides transmission and mortality, particularly among non‐infectious disease providers. Screening strategies varied geographically, with universal screening more common in endemic areas and targeted ...
Jacques Simkins, Akshatha Ravindra, Cameron R. Wolfe, Alessandra Mularoni, Monica Slavin, Ines Ushiro‐Lumb, John W. Baddley, Jonathan Hand, Stephanie Pouch, Maricar Malinis, Maristela P. Freire, Marcelo Radisic, Matthew B. Roberts, Ban Hock Tan, Siriorn Watcharananan, Wanessa T. Clemente   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

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 ...
Schulze, Kerry J, Tielsch, James M., Chwaya, Hababuu M, Tielsch, James M, Hababuu M Chwaya, Chwaya, Hababuu M., Savioli, Lorenzo, Stoltzfus, Rebecca J, Chwaya, H M, Savioli, L, Marco Albonico, Tielsch, J M, Schulze, Kerry J., Schulze, K J, Kerry J Schulze, Lorenzo Savioli, Albonico, M, James M Tielsch, Stoltzfus, Rebecca J., Albonico, Marco, Rebecca J Stoltzfus, Stoltzfus, R J   +21 more
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Increased of IL-4 and Ig E Level in Infection Hookworm in Plantation Workers in Jember

Journal of Agromedicine and Medical Sciences (AMS), 2023
Hookworm infection is a disease that is included in the neglected tropical disease. Hookworm infection is suffered by many plantation workers who are closely related to the soil in daily life.
Bagus Hermansyah, Yunita Armiyanti, Wiwien Sugih Utami   +2 more
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Environmental characteristics around the household and their association with hookworm infection in rural communities from Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021
Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) are highly prevalent Neglected Tropical Disease in Ethiopia, an estimated 26 million are infected. Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing (RS) technologies assist data mapping and analysis, and the prediction ...
Melaku Anegagrie, Sofía Lanfri, Aranzazu Amor Aramendia, Carlos Matías Scavuzzo, Zaida Herrador, Agustín Benito, Maria Victoria Periago   +6 more
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Association between footwear use and neglected tropical diseases : a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

, 2014
BACKGROUND: The control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has primarily focused on preventive chemotherapy and case management. Less attention has been placed on the role of ensuring access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene and personal ...
Brooker Simon J., Khizar Rafique (659569), Knopp, S., Sara Tomczyk (177762), Rafique, Khizar, Utzinger, Jürg, Simon J. Brooker, Deribe, K., Deribe Kebede, Rafique Khizar, Stefanie Knopp, Utzinger Jürg, Sara Tomczyk, Deribe, Kebede, Simon J. Brooker (139017), Kebede Deribe, Tomczyk, Sara, Jürg Utzinger, Hannah Clark (659568), Clark Hannah, Davey, G., Davey Gail, Kebede Kassaye (4465078), Simon J Brooker, Utzinger, J., Jürg Utzinger (39609), Gail Davey (4462069), Brooker, Simon J, Brooker, S. J., Clark, H., Stefanie Knopp (108848), Tomczyk, S., Clark, Hannah, Tomczyk Sara, Simon J Brooker (16181729), Kebede Deribe (95495), Rafique, K., Gail Davey (155158), Knopp, Stefanie, Gail Davey, Khizar Rafique, Knopp Stefanie, Hannah Clark, Davey, Gail   +43 more
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