Efficacy of single-dose and triple-dose albendazole and mebendazole against soil-transmitted helminths and <em>Taenia </em>spp<em>.</em>: a randomized... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The control of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections currently relies on the large-scale administration of single-dose oral albendazole or mebendazole. However, these treatment regimens [...] terms of cure rates (CR), whereas fecal egg reduction rates (ERR) are generally high for all common STH species. We compared the efficacy of single-dose versus triple-dose treatment against hookworm and
Efficacy of single-dose and triple-dose albendazole and mebendazole against soil-transmitted helminths and <em>Taenia </em>spp<em>.</em>: a randomized... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The control of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections currently relies on the large-scale administration of single-dose oral albendazole or mebendazole. However, these treatment regimens [...] terms of cure rates (CR), whereas fecal egg reduction rates (ERR) are generally high for all common STH species. We compared the efficacy of single-dose versus triple-dose treatment against hookworm and
Health workers' perspectives on school-based mass drug administration control programs for soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis in Ogun... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) and schistosomiasis (SCH) are among the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), affecting 1.5 billion globally, with a significant burden in [...] system similar to immunization. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE: The MDA Integrated Control Programs for STH and SCH in Ogun State schools demonstrate a holistic approach, integrating knowledge, collaboration
Health workers' perspectives on school-based mass drug administration control programs for soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis in Ogun... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) and schistosomiasis (SCH) are among the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), affecting 1.5 billion globally, with a significant burden in [...] system similar to immunization. CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE: The MDA Integrated Control Programs for STH and SCH in Ogun State schools demonstrate a holistic approach, integrating knowledge, collaboration
Transmission of <em>Opisthorchis viverrini, Schistosoma mekongi </em>and soil-transmitted helminths on the Mekong Islands, southern Lao PDR (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Prevalence of Opisthorchis viverrini, Schistosoma mekongi and soil-transmitted helminths (STH) remains high in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), despite control efforts including mass-drug [...] Mekong Islands in southern Lao PDR. Given the highly dynamic transmission of O. viverrini, S. mekongi, STH and extended multiparasitism, annual mass-drug administration is warranted along with environmental
Transmission of <em>Opisthorchis viverrini, Schistosoma mekongi </em>and soil-transmitted helminths on the Mekong Islands, southern Lao PDR (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Prevalence of Opisthorchis viverrini, Schistosoma mekongi and soil-transmitted helminths (STH) remains high in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), despite control efforts including mass-drug [...] Mekong Islands in southern Lao PDR. Given the highly dynamic transmission of O. viverrini, S. mekongi, STH and extended multiparasitism, annual mass-drug administration is warranted along with environmental
Strengthening data collection for neglected tropical diseases: what data are needed for models to better inform tailored intervention programmes? (Publications)
trypanosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminths (STH), trachoma, and visceral leishmaniasis. Similarities in the data needs for these NTDs highlight the
Strengthening data collection for neglected tropical diseases: what data are needed for models to better inform tailored intervention programmes? (Publications)
trypanosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminths (STH), trachoma, and visceral leishmaniasis. Similarities in the data needs for these NTDs highlight the
Long-term outcomes of ivermectin-albendazole <em>versus </em>albendazole alone against soil-transmitted helminths: results from randomized controlled... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Preventive chemotherapy is the cornerstone of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) control. Long-term outcomes and adequate treatment frequency of the recently recommended albendazole-ivermectin [...] le in the context of large-scale PC programs tailored to the local context to sustainably control STH infections. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov registered with clinicaltrials.gov, reference:
Association between footwear use and neglected tropical diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
leptospirosis, mycetoma, myiasis, podoconiosis, snakebite, tungiasis, and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, particularly hookworm infection and strongyloidiasis. We searched Medline, Embase, Cochrane [...] tungiasis (OR = 0.42; 95% CI: 0.26-0.70), hookworm infection (OR = 0.48; 95% CI: 0.37-0.61), any STH infection (OR = 0.57; 95% CI: 0.39-0.84), strongyloidiasis (OR = 0.56; 95% CI: 0.38-0.83), and lep
