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Mapping helminth co-infection and co-intensity: geostatistical prediction in ghana. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2011
Morbidity due to Schistosoma haematobium and hookworm infections is marked in those with intense co-infections by these parasites. The development of a spatial predictive decision-support tool is crucial for targeting the delivery of integrated mass drug
Ricardo J Soares Magalhães, Nana-Kwadwo Biritwum, John O Gyapong, Simon Brooker, Yaobi Zhang, Lynsey Blair, Alan Fenwick, Archie C A Clements   +7 more
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Risk profiling of hookworm infection and intensity in southern Lao People's Democratic Republic using Bayesian models. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015
BackgroundAmong the common soil-transmitted helminth infections, hookworm causes the highest burden. Previous research in the southern part of Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) revealed high prevalence rates of hookworm infection. The purpose of
Armelle Forrer, Penelope Vounatsou, Somphou Sayasone, Youthanavanh Vonghachack, Dalouny Bouakhasith, Jürg Utzinger, Kongsap Akkhavong, Peter Odermatt   +7 more
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Hookworm: “The Great Infection of Mankind” [PDF]

PLoS Medicine, 2005
Hookworm has proven to be extremely diffi cult to eliminate or eradicate in areas of poverty and poor sanitation.
Peter J. Hotez, Jeff Bethony, María Elena Bottazzi, Simon Brooker, Paulo Marchiori Buss   +4 more
openaire   +6 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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Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Hookworm-Induced Acute Intestinal Bleeding-A Case Report. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT In endemic regions, unexplained small‐bowel bleeding should prompt consideration of parasitic etiologies even when routine investigations are unrevealing. Advanced small‐bowel imaging can directly demonstrate active sources of hemorrhage, enabling timely targeted therapy, preventing unnecessary procedures, and reducing morbidity associated ...
Elendu C, Omeludike EK, Bieh VB, Chiegboka SF, Aladesanmi OA, Ibe E, Uzor-Lawrence EP, Ukoha EE.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Influence of Schistosoma mansoni and Hookworm Infection Intensities on Anaemia in Ugandan Villages. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015
BACKGROUND:The association of anaemia with intestinal schistosomiasis and hookworm infections are poorly explored in populations that are not limited to children or pregnant women.
Goylette F Chami, Alan Fenwick, Erwin Bulte, Andreas A Kontoleon, Narcis B Kabatereine, Edridah M Tukahebwa, David W Dunne   +6 more
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Footwear as a risk factor of hookworm infection in elementary school students [PDF]

Universa Medicina, 2014
BACKGROUND In Indonesia, there is still a high prevalence of hookworm infection, especially in poor areas with poor sanitation. The number of helminthic diseases in Keerom Regency was about 599 cases in 2010.
Semuel Sandy, Sri Sumarni, Soeyoko Soeyoko   +2 more
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Environmental Factors and Prevalence of Hookworm infection and Strongyloidiasis in Rural East Kalimantan, Indonesia [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2019
The prevalence of hookworm infection and strongyloidiasis is serious public health concern globally. In rural East Kalimantan, Indonesia has high-risk environmental factors of the prevalence of hookworm infection and strongyloidiasis. In this study would
Sedionoto Blego, Wasessombat Sueptrakool, Punsawad Chuchard, Anamnart Witthaya   +3 more
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Semi-domesticated dogs as a potential reservoir for zoonotic hookworms in Bangkok, Thailand [PDF]

Veterinary World, 2020
Background and Aim: Hookworms are parasitic nematodes that live in the small intestine of their mammalian hosts including humans, dogs, and cats. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and perform genetic characterization of hookworms using
Jutamas Wongwigkan, Tawin Inpankaew
doaj   +1 more source

Endoscopic Diagnosis of <i>Necator americanus</i> Infection Presenting With Persistent Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Usefulness of Image-Enhanced Endoscopy and Capsule Endoscopy. [PDF]

DEN Open
ABSTRACT Necator americanus infection is now rare in developed countries but remains an important cause of iron‐deficiency anemia and abdominal symptoms in individuals with relevant epidemiological backgrounds. A 59‐year‐old Filipino man with long‐standing unexplained iron‐deficiency anemia was admitted to our hospital for epigastric pain associated ...
Takebe T, Osawa S, Watanabe Y, Yamagata S, Aoyama T, Kawamura Y, Manabe A, Kisamori T, Sano M, Sugimoto K.   +9 more
europepmc   +2 more sources