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High prevalence of helminth infections in mother-child pairs from three central provinces of Lao People's Democratic Republic

Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 2019
In Southeast Asia, the large majority of the population remains affected by parasitic worms despite longstanding mass treatment and health education campaigns.
Maude Pauly, Kong Sayasinh, Claude P. Muller, Somphou Sayasone, Antony P. Black   +4 more
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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 [PDF]

, 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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Food Contamination and Safety in Nigeria: A Systematic Synthesis of Heavy Metals, Microbial Pathogens, and Health Risk Metrics

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
This is an infographic driver of food contaminants and health effects. ABSTRACT Food safety remains a critical challenge in Nigeria due to rapid urbanization and weak regulatory enforcement. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence from 2015 to 2025 to characterize food contaminant profiles and associated human health risks in Nigeria ...
Cecilia Nwadiuto Obasi, Naomi A. Mogborukor, Baridoo Donatus Dooka, Polycarp Dauda Madaki, Chiara Frazzoli, Mohamed Haddad, Orish Ebere Orisakwe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soil-Transmitted Helminths

, 2020
IntroductionIntestinal parasites cause substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly in children in whom they have detrimental effects on growth and cognitive performance (1-4).Parasitic infestation leads to deformities, longterm disabilities, and often stigmatizes the child.
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Risk Factors for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections during the First 3 Years of Life in the Tropics; Findings from a Birth Cohort. [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infect more than 2 billion humans worldwide, causing significant morbidity in children. There are few data on the epidemiology and risk factors for infection in pre-school children. To investigate risk factors
Martha Chico, Stefanie K. Menzies (528514), Broncano, N, Carlos Sandoval (314735), Chico Martha, Rodriguez, Alejandro, Rodriguez, A, Nely Broncano (218294), Guadalupe, I, Alejandro Rodriguez, Guadalupe, Irene, Chico, Martha, Sandoval, C, Nely Broncano, Chico, M, Menzies Stefanie K., Carlos Sandoval, Menzies, Stefanie K., Stefanie K Menzies, Martha Chico (270482), Menzies, Stefanie, Rodriguez Alejandro, Cooper Philip J., Philip J. Cooper (218309), Sandoval, Carlos, Cooper, Philip J., Sandoval Carlos, Irene Guadalupe, Irene Guadalupe (314731), Menzies, SK, Philip J Cooper, Broncano Nely, Alejandro Rodriguez (204131), Guadalupe Irene, Cooper, PJ, Broncano, Nely, Cooper, Philip John   +36 more
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Gymnema sylvestre: Bioactive constituents, health benefits, and emerging applications in nutraceuticals and functional foods

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R.Br. ex‐Schult., commonly known as “gurmar” or “sugar destroyer,” belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is traditionally used in Ayurveda for diabetes management. This review synthesizes ethnomedicinal evidence with contemporary pharmacological studies, to evaluate the therapeutic properties and mechanistic actions ...
Faiza Saeed, Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Hassan Raza, Ahmad Mujtaba Noman, Nimra Haroon, Entessar Mohammad Al Jbawi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Status of Soil-Transmitted Helminthic Infection in Nepal

Journal of the Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases, 1994
A retrospective evaluation of the status of soil-transmitted helminthic infection in Nepal during the period from 1985 to 1992 was conducted at the Parasitology Laboratory, Department of Pathology, TU Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu. An average of 6,537 faecal samples were examined each year for the presence of various types of intestinal parasites. The
RAI, Shiba Kumar, KUBO, Takashi, NAKANISHI, Mamoru, SUMI, Katsumi, SHIBATA, Hiroshi, MATSUOKA, Akira, SHRESTHA, Hari Govinda   +6 more
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Soil-Transmitted Helminth Vaccines: Are We Getting Closer? [PDF]

Frontiers in Immunology, 2020
Parasitic helminths infect over one-fourth of the human population resulting in significant morbidity, and in some cases, death in endemic countries. Despite mass drug administration (MDA) to school-aged children and other control measures, helminth infections are spreading into new areas.
Zawawi, Ayat, Else, Kathryn
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HUBUNGAN HIGIENE SANITASI DENGAN KEJADIAN INFEKSI Soil Transmitted Helminths PADA PEMULUNG DI TPS JATIBARANG

Jurnal Riset Kesehatan, 2017
SANITATION HYGIENE RELATIONSHIP WITH INFECTION  SOIL TRANSMITTED HELMINTHS OF  SCAVENGERS IN TPS JATIBARANG. Worming often be found in all parts of Indonesia, especially in conditions of poor sanitation and lack of hygiene individually. A deworming still
Lilik Setyowatiningsih, Surati Surati
doaj   +1 more source

Community-directed intervention against liver fluke and soil-transmitted helminths in endemic areas of southern Laos [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Food-borne trematodiasis (FBT) and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and threat human health in Southeast Asia.
Phongluxa, Khampheng
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