Background The human helminth infections include ascariasis, trichuriasis, hookworm
infections, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis. It is estimated that …

Throughout evolution, both helminths and bacteria have inhabited our intestines. As
intestinal helminths and bacteria inhabit the same environmental niche, it is likely that these …

Here, I briefly review past history and present patterns in the interactions between parasites
(defined broadly to include viruses and bacteria along with protozoan, helminth and …

Background. Previous studies have suggested that helminth infection exacerbates malaria,
but few existing epidemiological studies adequately control for infection heterogeneities and …

Background Plasmodium and soil transmitted helminth infections (STH) are a major public
health problem, particularly among children. There are conflicting findings on potential …

Parasitic infections are common in many tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world and
concomitant infection, polyparasitism, is the rule rather than the exception in such areas. At …

Simultaneous and sequential transmission of multiple parasites, and their resultant
overlapping chronic infections, are facts of life in many underdeveloped rural areas. These …

Background. One health is a concept that was officially adopted by international
organizations and scholarly bodies in 1984. It is the notion of combining human, animal, and …

This study aimed to synthesize available evidence on the extent of malaria and soil-
transmitted intestinal helminth (STH) co-infections in people living in endemic countries and …

Background Residents of resource-poor tropical countries carry heavy burdens of
concurrent parasitic infections, leading to high rates of morbidity and mortality. This study …