Individual responses to a single oral dose of albendazole indicate reduced efficacy against soil-transmitted helminths in an area with high drug... (Publications)
ERRi), we found that efficacy was lower in Pemba Island, particularly for T. trichiura. For this STH, the proportion of participants with a satisfactory response (ERRi > /=50%), was 65% in Ethiopia, 61%
Low efficacy of single-dose albendazole and mebendazole against hookworm and effect on concomitant helminth infection in Lao PDR (Publications)
mebendazole are increasingly deployed for preventive chemotherapy targeting soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections. We assessed the efficacy of single oral doses of albendazole (400 mg) and mebendazole
The socioeconomic benefit to individuals of achieving the 2020 targets for five preventive chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Lymphatic filariasis (LF), onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminths (STH) and trachoma represent the five most prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). They can be controlled
<em>Strongyloides stercoralis</em> is associated with significant morbidity in rural Cambodia, including stunting in children (Publications)
combination of high prevalence and morbidity calls for the integration of S. stercoralis into ongoing STH control measures in Cambodia.
helminths are a frequent encounter. They account for more than 1 billion infections every year, yet STH infections still belong to the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Rather different from STHs – but [...] always, reality is not that easy. Ivermectin is currently used in combination with albendazole to treat STH infections. While it is used as an antiparasitic, ivermectin is structurally similar to macrolide drugs
Prevalence and risk factors of schistosomiasis and hookworm infection in seasonal transmission settings in northern Côte d'Ivoire: a cross-sectional... (Publications)
Ferkessédougou (5.4%, 95% CI: 2.5-9.9%) and Ouangolodougou (2.7%, 95% CI: 0.9-6.3%). Hookworm was the only STH species observed with a prevalence of 1.5% (95% CI: 0.8-2.8%). A higher risk of S. haematobium infection
Prevalence and risk factors of schistosomiasis and hookworm infection in seasonal transmission settings in northern Côte d'Ivoire: a cross-sectional... (Publications)
Ferkessédougou (5.4%, 95% CI: 2.5-9.9%) and Ouangolodougou (2.7%, 95% CI: 0.9-6.3%). Hookworm was the only STH species observed with a prevalence of 1.5% (95% CI: 0.8-2.8%). A higher risk of S. haematobium infection
Diagnosis and epidemiology of <em>Strongyloides stercoralis</em> in Cambodia (Publications)
helminth control programs. Cambodia, located in Southeast Asia, provides ideal conditions not only for STH-infections, but also other helminthic and protozoan infections. However, there is still only little [...] where people mainly rely on subsistence farming, there is a constant exposure to risk factors for STH-infection. Furthermore, specific details about the parasite, its biology and genetics, as well as [...] “black spots” on the world map remaining today. Diagnostic methods most commonly...
Diagnosis and epidemiology of <em>Strongyloides stercoralis</em> in Cambodia (Publications)
helminth control programs. Cambodia, located in Southeast Asia, provides ideal conditions not only for STH-infections, but also other helminthic and protozoan infections. However, there is still only little [...] where people mainly rely on subsistence farming, there is a constant exposure to risk factors for STH-infection. Furthermore, specific details about the parasite, its biology and genetics, as well as [...] “black spots” on the world map remaining today. Diagnostic methods most commonly...
worm infections cause a myriad of symptoms from diarrhoea to poor cognitive development. To control STH infections in endemic countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends Mass Drug Administration
