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Spatial distribution and risk factors of Schistosoma haematobium and hookworm infections among schoolchildren in Kwale, Kenya. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2017
BackgroundLarge-scale schistosomiasis control programs are implemented in regions with diverse social and economic environments. A key epidemiological feature of schistosomiasis is its small-scale heterogeneity.
Evans Asena Chadeka, Sachiyo Nagi, Toshihiko Sunahara, Ngetich Benard Cheruiyot, Felix Bahati, Yuriko Ozeki, Manabu Inoue, Mayuko Osada-Oka, Mayuko Okabe, Yukio Hirayama, Mwatasa Changoma, Keishi Adachi, Faith Mwende, Mihoko Kikuchi, Risa Nakamura, Yombo Dan Justin Kalenda, Satoshi Kaneko, Kenji Hirayama, Masaaki Shimada, Yoshio Ichinose, Sammy M Njenga, Sohkichi Matsumoto, Shinjiro Hamano   +22 more
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Synergetic Effects of Plasmodium, Hookworm, and Schistosoma mansoni Infections on Hemoglobin Level among Febrile School Age Children in Jawe Worda, Northwest Ethiopia

Journal of Parasitology Research, 2018
Plasmodium coinfection with hookworm and/or Schistosoma mansoni has detrimental effects on human’s hemoglobin level. This study aimed to determine the effects of plasmodium, hookworm, and S. mansoni infections on hemoglobin level among febrile school age
Tadesse Hailu, Mulat Yimer, Wondemagegn Mulu, Bayeh Abera   +3 more
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Evidence of microbial translocation associated with perturbations in T cell and antigen-presenting cell homeostasis in hookworm infections. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2012
Microbial translocation (MT) is the process by which microbes or microbial products translocate from the intestine to the systemic circulation. MT is a common cause of systemic immune activation in HIV infection and is associated with reduced frequencies
Palakkal Jovvian George, Rajamanickam Anuradha, Nathella Pavan Kumar, Vasanthapuram Kumaraswami, Thomas B Nutman, Subash Babu   +5 more
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Efficacy and Safety of a Single Dose versus a Multiple Dose Regimen of Mebendazole against Hookworm Infections in Children: A Randomised, Double-blind TrialResearch in context [PDF]

EClinicalMedicine, 2018
Background: Single-dose mebendazole is widely used in preventive chemotherapy against the soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm and Trichuris trichiura, yet it shows limited efficacy against hookworm and T. trichiura infections.
Marta S. Palmeirim, Shaali M. Ame, Said M. Ali, Jan Hattendorf, Jennifer Keiser   +4 more
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Molecular Identification of Hookworm Isolates in Humans, Dogs and Soil in a Tribal Area in Tamil Nadu, India. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2016
BackgroundHookworms (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale) remain a major public health problem worldwide. Infections with hookworms (e.g., A. caninum, A. ceylanicum and A.
Santosh George, Bruno Levecke, Deepthi Kattula, Vasanthakumar Velusamy, Sheela Roy, Peter Geldhof, Rajiv Sarkar, Gagandeep Kang   +7 more
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Impact of Plasmodium falciparum and hookworm infections on the frequency of anaemia in pregnant women of rural communities in Enugu, South East Nigeria

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2013
INTRODUCTION: Malaria and hookworm infections are common in sub-Saharan Africa and they increase the prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy with resultant poor pregnancy outcomes.
Polycarp Uche Agu, Johnbull Sonny Ogboi, Kesiena Akpoigbe, Tochukwu Okeke, Euzebus Ezugwu   +4 more
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Efficacy, safety and acceptability of a new chewable formulation versus the solid tablet of mebendazole against hookworm infections in children: An open-label, randomized controlled trial. [PDF]

EClinicalMedicine, 2020
Palmeirim MS, Bosch F, Ame SM, Ali SM, Hattendorf J, Keiser J.   +5 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Co-infections with Plasmodium falciparum, Schistosoma mansoni and intestinal helminths among schoolchildren in endemic areas of northwestern Tanzania [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2010
Background Malaria, schistosomiasis and intestinal helminth infections are causes of high morbidity in most tropical parts of the world. Even though these infections often co-exist, most studies focus on individual diseases.
Kweka Eliningaya J, Kapesa Anthony, Zinga Maria, Seni Jeremiah, Mahande Aneth M, Mnyone Ladislaus L, Lwambo Nicholas JS, Waihenya Rebecca, Mazigo Humphrey D, Mshana Stephen E, Heukelbach Jorg, Mkoji Gerald M   +11 more
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Micronutrient-Fortified Rice Can Increase Hookworm Infection Risk: A Cluster Randomized Trial.

PLoS ONE, 2016
BackgroundFortification of staple foods is considered an effective and safe strategy to combat micronutrient deficiencies, thereby improving health. While improving micronutrient status might be expected to have positive effects on immunity, some studies
Brechje de Gier, Maiza Campos Ponce, Marlene Perignon, Marion Fiorentino, Kuong Khov, Chhoun Chamnan, Michiel R de Boer, Megan E Parker, Kurt Burja, Marjoleine A Dijkhuizen, Jacques Berger, Katja Polman, Frank T Wieringa   +12 more
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Hookworm Infections and Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Female Reproductive Tract Infections in Rural Areas of the Central Region of Togo. [PDF]

Front Microbiol, 2021
Female reproductive tract infections (FRTIs) have a huge impact on women’s health including their reproductive health in rural areas. Immunomodulation by helminth infections could influence the occurrence of FRTIs.
Holali Ameyapoh A, Katawa G, Ritter M, Tchopba CN, Tchadié PE, Arndts K, Kamassa HE, Mazou B, Amessoudji OM, N'djao A, Agoro S, Vogelbusch C, Omondi MA, Kolou M, Karou SD, Horsnell W, Hoerauf A, Ameyapoh Y, Layland LE.   +18 more
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