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Hookworm infection in Amassoma Community in the Niger Delta, Nigeria

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2010
Studies on hookworm infection was conducted in Amassoma community, in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Of the 4990 faecal samples examined by standard parasitological technique, 1740 (34.9%) samples were found to contain eggs of hookworm.
PI Agi, GDB Awi-Waadu
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Levels of serum eosinophil cationic protein are associated with hookworm infection and intensity in endemic communities in Ghana.

PLoS ONE, 2019
BackgroundThe eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) is a cytotoxic protein mainly secreted by eosinophils granulocytes and plays a role in host defense against parasitic infections.
Benjamin Amoani, Bright Adu, Margaret T Frempong, Tracy Sarkodie-Addo, Samuel Victor Nuvor, Michael D Wilson, Ben Gyan   +6 more
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Investigation of the Occurrence of Zoonotic Intestinal Parasites along the Karmanasa River Bank in Lalitpur, Nepal

Veterinary Medicine and Science
Introduction Increasing urbanization has particularly affected rivers and their outer edges in cities, including Kathmandu Valley, which encompasses Lalitpur, the nation's third‐largest city.
Roshan Babu Adhikari, Diksha Ghimire, Tirth Raj Ghimire   +2 more
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The mitochondrial genome of the dog hookworm Ancylostoma caninum (Nematoda, Ancylostomatidae) from Southwest China

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019
The dog hookworm Ancylostoma caninum (Nematoda, Ancylostomatidae) is a blood-feeding intestinal parasitic nematode and can cause ancylostomiasis in humans.
Yue Xie, Ziyi Xu, Youle Zheng, Yingxin Li, Yunjian Liu, Lu Wang, Xuan Zhou, Zhicai Zuo, Xiaobin Gu, Guangyou Yang   +9 more
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The Human Hookworm Vaccine

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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Hookworm infection: A neglected tropical disease of mankind

Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 2016
Hookworm infection, a global problem of human, is caused by both Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. These parasites are considered as important blood feeding nematodes.
Muhammed Hossain, Jamal Uddin Bhuiyan
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Surgically managed isolated subconjunctival cysticercosis – A case report

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. Case Reports
Cysticercosis has got global distribution, particularly in countries where there is increased incidence of pork eating and common in children. It has various clinical presentations based upon its locations and numbers.
Sujit Das, Harish R Bohra, Nishi, Manas Karmakar, Pranay Kumar, Payal Rakshit   +5 more
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Re-evaluation of the species of hookworms infecting dogs in Central Vietnam

Parasites & Vectors, 2015
Background Differentiation of canine hookworm species is crucial from both a veterinary and public health standpoint. In Vietnam, three hookworm species, namely Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense and Uncinaria stenocephala are reported to ...
Dinh Ng-Nguyen, Sze Fui Hii, Van-Anh T Nguyen, Trong Van Nguyen, Dien Van Nguyen, Rebecca J Traub   +5 more
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Evaluation of the diagnostic techniques in the detection of hookworm infestation among school children in Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study design

Heliyon
Background: Hookworm infestation is an important public health concern especially in regions with poor sanitation and limited resources. In healthcare institutions in Ethiopia, wet mount microscopy with low performance has been used as the sole ...
Abebe Fenta, Destaw Kebede, Adane Tilahun, Bewket Mesganaw, Adane Adugna, Wubetu Yihunie, Habtamu Belew, Desalegn Abebaw, Gashaw Azanaw Amare   +8 more
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Hookworm Infection [PDF]

New England Journal of Medicine, 2004
Hotez, Peter J, Brooker, Simon, Bethony, Jeffrey M, Bottazzi, Maria Elena, Loukas, Alex, Xiao, Shuhua   +5 more
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