More than a quarter of the world's population is at risk of infection with the soil-transmitted
helminths Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator …

Hookworms are soil-transmitted nematode parasites that can reside for many years in the
small intestine of their human hosts; Necator americanus is the predominant infecting …

For a long time, wildlife carnivores have been disregarded for their potential in transmitting
zoonotic nematodes. However, human activities and politics (eg, fragmentation of the …

Sheltered and stray dogs, exposed to zoonotic parasites, including protozoa, helminths, and
arthropods, may represent a major threat to public health. Resources for addressing health …

The early-to-mid 1900s was an era that marked the first published reports of clinical cases
and experimental human infections that provided valuable evidence to inform our current …

Ancylostoma ceylanicum, a hookworm of canids and felids in Asia, is becoming the second
most common hookworm infecting humans. In 2012, we investigated the prevalence and …

Dog parks provide an ideal urban space where dogs and their owners can exercise, play,
and socialise in a safe environment. However, these parks can also increase the risk of …

Control of soil-transmitted helminths relies heavily on regular large-scale deworming of high-
risk groups (eg, children) with benzimidazole derivatives. Although drug resistance has not …

Hookworms infect over 400 million people, stunting and impoverishing them,,. Sequencing
hookworm genomes and finding which genes they express during infection should help in …

The majority of helminth parasites that are considered by WHO to be the cause of 'neglected
diseases' are zoonotic. In terms of their impact on human health, the role of animal …