Endectocides for malaria control
Systemic endectocidal drugs, used to control nematodes in humans and other vertebrates,
can be toxic to Anopheles spp. mosquitoes when they take a blood meal from a host that has …
can be toxic to Anopheles spp. mosquitoes when they take a blood meal from a host that has …
Coinfection of Schistosoma (Trematoda) with bacteria, protozoa and helminths
A Abruzzi, B Fried - Advances in parasitology, 2011 - Elsevier
This review examines coinfection of selected species of Schistosoma with bacteria, protozoa
and helminths and focuses on the effects of the coinfection on the hosts. The review is based …
and helminths and focuses on the effects of the coinfection on the hosts. The review is based …
Infection by intestinal parasites, stunting and anemia in school-aged children from southern Angola
D Oliveira, FS Ferreira, J Atouguia, F Fortes, A Guerra… - PloS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Intestinal parasites are responsible for morbidity in children worldwide,
especially in low income countries. In the present study we determine the prevalence of …
especially in low income countries. In the present study we determine the prevalence of …
[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of hookworm infection in Kintampo North Municipality, Ghana: patterns of malaria coinfection, anemia, and albendazole treatment failure
D Humphries, E Mosites, J Otchere… - The American journal …, 2011 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
A cross-sectional pilot study of hookworm infection was carried out among 292 subjects from
62 households in Kintampo North, Ghana. The overall prevalence of hookworm infection …
62 households in Kintampo North, Ghana. The overall prevalence of hookworm infection …
Distribution of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis in Zimbabwe: towards a national plan of action for control and elimination
N Midzi, T Mduluza, MJ Chimbari… - PLoS neglected …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background Schistosomiasis and STH are among the list of neglected tropical diseases
considered for control by the WHO. Although both diseases are endemic in Zimbabwe, no …
considered for control by the WHO. Although both diseases are endemic in Zimbabwe, no …
Knowledge attitudes and practices of grade three primary schoolchildren in relation to schistosomiasis, soil transmitted helminthiasis and malaria in Zimbabwe
N Midzi, S Mtapuri-Zinyowera, MP Mapingure… - BMC infectious …, 2011 - Springer
Background Helminth infection rates in grade three children are used as proxy indicators of
community infection status and to guide treatment strategies in endemic areas. However …
community infection status and to guide treatment strategies in endemic areas. However …
Mass drug administration of ivermectin in south-eastern Senegal reduces the survivorship of wild-caught, blood fed malaria vectors
M Sylla, KC Kobylinski, M Gray, PL Chapman, MD Sarr… - Malaria journal, 2010 - Springer
Abstract Background In south-eastern Senegal, malaria and onchocerciasis are co-endemic.
Onchocerciasis in this region has been controlled by once or twice yearly mass drug …
Onchocerciasis in this region has been controlled by once or twice yearly mass drug …
Household environment associated with anaemia among children aged 6–59 months in Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis of Ethiopia demographic and health survey …
Background Anaemia continues to be a major public health challenge globally, including in
Ethiopia. Previous studies have suggested that improved household environmental …
Ethiopia. Previous studies have suggested that improved household environmental …
Schistosoma haematobium Treatment in 1–5 Year Old Children: Safety and Efficacy of the Antihelminthic Drug Praziquantel
Background Morbidity due to schistosomiasis is currently controlled by treatment of
schistosome infected people with the antihelminthic drug praziquantel (PZQ). Children aged …
schistosome infected people with the antihelminthic drug praziquantel (PZQ). Children aged …
The extent, nature, and pathogenic consequences of helminth polyparasitism in humans: A meta-analysis
RE Donohue, ZK Cross, E Michael - PLoS neglected tropical …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background Individual helminth infections are ubiquitous in the tropics; geographical
overlaps in endemicity and epidemiological reports suggest areas endemic for multiple …
overlaps in endemicity and epidemiological reports suggest areas endemic for multiple …