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Soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Laos: A community-wide cross-sectional study of humans and dogs in a mass drug administration environment

, 2012
We conducted a community cross-sectional survey of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in humans and dogs in four provinces in northern Laos. We collected and tested human and dog fecal samples and analyzed results against sociodemographic data.
Thompson, R.C.A., Khamlome, B., Blacksell, SD, Blacksell, S.D., Conlan, J.V., Pallant, L, Vongxay, K., Elliot, A., Thompson, RC, Fenwick, S., Elliot, A, Sripa, B., Vongxay, K, Khamlome, B, Conlan, JV, Sripa, B, Fenwick, S, Pallant, L.   +17 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
Utzinger, Jürg, Scholte, Ronaldo Gc, Chammartin, Frédérique, Bavia, Mara E., Vounatsou, Penelope, Malone, John B., Nieto, Prixia   +6 more
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Students Attending Schools in La'elay Maichew District, Tigray Region, Ethiopia

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a significant public health challenge across Ethiopia, including the Tigray region, where school‐age children (SAC) are particularly vulnerable. The La'elay Maichew district, characterized by rural agrarian and irrigated settings and the 2020–2022 armed conflict, may experience ...
Teklay Abrha Yanshet, Gebremedhin Gebrezgabiher, Melese Birmeka   +2 more
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Effect of sanitation on soil-transmitted helminth infection : systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND: In countries of high endemicity of the soil-transmitted helminth parasites Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm, preventive chemotherapy (i.e., repeated administration of anthelmintic drugs to at-risk populations) is the ...
Speich Benjamin, Jennifer Keiser, Robert Bos (188771), Speich, B., Keiser Jennifer, Benjamin Speich, Daniel Mäusezahl (188769), Keiser, J., Utzinger, J., Benjamin Speich (159922), Jürg Utzinger (39609), Kathrin Ziegelbauer (188765), Ziegelbauer, K., Ziegelbauer Kathrin, Utzinger Jürg, Mäusezahl, D., Kathrin Ziegelbauer, Daniel Mäusezahl, Mäusezahl Daniel, Bos, R., Jennifer Keiser (39606), Jürg Utzinger, Robert Bos, Bos Robert   +23 more
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Psychiatric Patients at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intestinal parasitic infections pose significant public health challenges in developing countries. They are major concerns in rehabilitation centers for individuals with mental disabilities. However, little attention has been given to preventing these infections among the mentally disabled groups.
Andargachew Almaw, Bekele Sharew, Shewaneh Damtie, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Aynework Abebaw, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Dessie Tegegne, Birhanu Getie, Mulat Erkihun, Ayenew Assefa, Getu Abeje, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Sinedu Moges, Kirubel Shiferaw, Mengistu Tesfa Alula, Mihreteab Alebachew, Birhanu Malede, Ayenew Berhan   +17 more
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Establishment of a Simple and Rapid Nucleic Acid Detection Method for Hookworm Identification

Pathogens, 2023
Hookworm infection is one of the most common neglected tropical diseases and is mainly found in tropical and subtropical areas. Two species of human hookworm are distributed in China, i.e., Ancylostoma duodenale (AD) and Necator americanus (NA ...
Xin Ding, Yougui Yang, Yingshu Zhang, Qiang Zhang, Fanzhen Mao, Yang Dai   +5 more
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Prevalence of Anemia and Its Associated Factors Among Schoolchildren in Metu Town Attending Public Primary Schools, Southwest Ethiopia

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Anemia is a worldwide public health problem, affecting more than half of schoolchildren in developing countries. The prevalence of anemia has been studied in various communities in Ethiopia. However, data on schoolchildren in Mattu town have been lacking.
Lemi Ushu Sime, Tilahun Yamane, Wakjira Kebede   +2 more
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Intestinal Parasites in a Rural Highland Tourist Community of Nepal: Diversity, Prevalence, and Associated Factors in Humans and Livestock

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
This cross‑sectional observational study assessed the prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasitic infections in humans and livestock in a rural highland community of Nepal. Intestinal parasites were detected in 22% of human participants and 73% of livestock, with overlapping parasite genera observed within the same households.
Kishor Pandey, Niten Bharati, Yamini Chhetri, Rachana Bhusal, Madan Nepal, Zainuddin Ansari, Minu Shilpakar, Anju Karmacharya, Shaniya Bhusal, Navin Kumar Yadav, Tsunami Thapa Magar, Muna Bhattarai, Bimala Bhattarai, Arti Neupane, Shristi Bhandari, Jitendra Gautam, Siddha Raj Ojha, Anisha KC, Dharmaraj Patel, Ganesh Chaudhary, Sandhya Gautam, Merina Lama, Janak Raj Subedi, Pitambar Dhakal, Mahendra Maharjan, Rajendra Prasad Parajuli   +25 more
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Marginalized Populations: Prevalence and Risk Factors Among the Bantar Community of Sunsari, Nepal

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
Intestinal parasite infections remain highly prevalent (53.3%) among the Bantar community in Sunsari, Nepal, with Ascaris lumbricoides being the most common parasite and nail‐biting habit identified as a significant risk factor. The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted water, sanitation, hygiene, and health education interventions.
Mukesh Kumar Mahato, Jitendra Gautam, Niten Bharati, Darwin Niroula, Krishna Prasad Acharya, Tulsi Ram Gompo, Kishor Pandey   +6 more
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Zoonotic risks in urban areas: Prevalence of helminth parasites in urban populations of Lissachatina fulica in Sarawak, Malaysia

Veterinary Record Open, Volume 13, Issue 1, June 2026.
Abstract Background The giant African land snail (Lissachatina fulica), an invasive species with significant medical, agricultural and economic importance, is abundant in urban areas of Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. The proximity between humans and the snail may increase the risk of pathogen transmission.
Farid Farhan Mohd Nor, Nur Aniyah Sulaiman, Tiffany Junior Singgah Iddie, Dayang Norafizan Awang Chee, Madinah Adrus   +4 more
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