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Pattern and predictor of hookworm re-infection among schoolchildren in three districts of Amhara Region, northwest Ethiopia.

PLoS ONE
BackgroundDespite integrated prevention and control measures, the prevalence of hookworm is still high in Ethiopia. The re-infection rates and predictors are poorly addressed. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the patterns of hookworm re-infection
Shegaw Belay, Getaneh Alemu, Tadesse Hailu   +2 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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Multisectoral Convergence of Food, Nutrition and Sanitation Programs for Child Health: Evidence From Country‐Level Programs in India

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, Volume 48, Issue 2, Page 424-434, May 2026.
ABSTRACTThis paper underscores the critical role of multisectoral convergence in enhancing child health, particularly in addressing anemia, a micronutrient deficiency linked to both diet and sanitation. We explore how the integration of nationwide food and nutrition programs with sanitation initiatives impacts anemia in Indian children under three. Our
Soumya Gupta, Payal Seth, Prabhu Pingali
wiley   +1 more source

Hookworm infection among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis: Impact of co-infection on the therapeutic failure of pulmonary tuberculosis

International Journal of Mycobacteriology, 2015
Objective/background: The aim of this study is to determine the rate of hookworm infection among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and to find out if there is a relation between hookworm infection and the therapeutic failure of pulmonary TB ...
Ahmad Farooq Alsayed Hasanain, Ali Abdel-Azeem Hasan Zayed, Reem Ezzat Mahdy, Amany Mohamed Adawi Nafee, Rasha Abdel-Monem Hassan Attia, Asmaa Omar Mohamed   +5 more
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The scale matters: A review on stimuli‐responsive microrobots categorized by scale for biomedical applications

Responsive Materials, Volume 4, Issue 2, May 2026.
We systematically summarize how each scale dictates fundamental choices in design feature, manufacturing technology, driving mechanism, and control strategy, which are inherently governed by scale‐dominated physical principles. Furthermore, the application of scale‐determined operation modes of microrobots across different stages of medical ...
Hang Yin, Yujing Li, Guanghao Wu, Yubing Guo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Global Economic and Health Burden of Human Hookworm Infection. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2016
BACKGROUND:Even though human hookworm infection is highly endemic in many countries throughout the world, its global economic and health impact is not well known. Without a better understanding of hookworm's economic burden worldwide, it is difficult for
Sarah M Bartsch, Peter J Hotez, Lindsey Asti, Kristina M Zapf, Maria Elena Bottazzi, David J Diemert, Bruce Y Lee   +6 more
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Comparative Analysis of Gut Eukaryotic Communities in Three Laboratory‐Reared Cockroach Species Using Metabarcoding

Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology, Volume 73, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
ABSTRACT Cockroaches are known reservoirs for diverse bacterial microbiomes. However, comprehensive analyses of the eukaryotic communities within cockroaches remain limited. In this study, we selected three long‐term laboratory‐reared cockroach species (Blattella germanica, Periplaneta fuliginosa, and Periplaneta japonica) and performed metabarcoding ...
Dongjun Kang, Xavier Chavarria, Jun Ho Choi, Myung‐hee Yi, Yun Soo Jang, Singeun Oh, Du‐Yeol Choi, Arwa Shatta, Sohyeon Yun, Myungjun Kim, Seongjun Choe, Tai‐Soon Yong, Ju Yeong Kim   +12 more
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Parasitic Infections and Associated Cognitive Outcome Among School‐Aged Children in Africa: A Systematic Review

Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.
Parasitic infections like schistosomiasis, soil‐transmitted helminths, and malaria can impair nutrient absorption, oxygen supply, and brain function, leading to memory deficits, attention deficits, reduced intelligence quotient, weak academic performance, and motor or executive deficits.
Albertha Maku Adu, David Larbi Simpong, David Mawutor Donkor, Kwaku Sarfo Manu, Maxwell Hubert Antwi, Linus Kpelle, George Nkrumah Osei, Ansumana Bockarie   +7 more
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Epidemiological study on hookworm infection in rural population in Tiantai County， Zhejiang Province in 2022

Shanghai yufang yixue
ObjectiveTo understand the prevalence of hookworm infection and its relevant behavioral factors in rural areas of Tiantai County， Zhejiang Province， and to provide scientific evidence for prevention and control of hookworm disease.MethodsBy using a ...
GE Junhua, CHU Jiang, ZHU Guiwei, DING Binbin, PANG Caixia, LUO Saifei, PANG Tianlan, RUAN Wei   +7 more
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