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Soil transmitted helminthiases  

Several species of helminth (a type of worm) can become parasites of the human intestine. They include Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and the hookworms. Their eggs pass out in the faeces and can contaminate the soil, leading to re-infection. The soil-transmitted helminths produce a wide range of symptoms including diarrhoea, abdominal pain, general malaise and weakness, and in some cases anaemia. It is estimated that over one billion people are infected worldwide.

Review Articles

23 Apr 2008

Efficacy of current drugs against soil-transmitted helminth infections: systematic review and meta-analysis

A comprehensive review of the efficacy of the treatments currently available for infeftions of Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, and Trichuris trichiura
Source: JAMA
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News

23 Oct 2008

Successful results with new worm treatment

A trial in China finds tribendimidine is effective against hookworm, roundworm, whipworm, tapeworm threadworm
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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26 Feb 2008

Five years, seven diseases, 30 countries, $350 million

Bush announces major increase in US funding to combat neglected tropical diseases.
Source: US White House
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Editorial Opinions

4 Mar 2008

The impact of climate changes on neglected tropical diseases is itself neglected

There is an urgent need for researchers to investigate further the potential impact of climate changes on the transmission of neglected tropical diseases. The findings of such research are required so that populations might be able to adapt or, if necessary, migrate to overcome increased risks for transmission of neglected tropical diseases caused by climate changes.
Source: TropIKA
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Research Articles

24 Oct 2008

Hookworm-Related Anaemia among Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review

Based on their findings, the reviewers call for improved deworming programmes for pregnant women.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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