Background The soil-transmitted threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, is one of the most
neglected among the so-called neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). We reviewed studies of …

The soil-transmitted nematode, Strongyloides stercoralis is one of the most-neglected of all
neglected tropical diseases. It is globally distributed, favouring the humid, wet climates of the …

School age children carry the heaviest burden of morbidity due to intestinal parasitic
infections. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of these infections in primary …

Background Helminths are among the most widespread infectious agents prevalent in
tropical and sub-tropical regions of the developing world defined by inadequate sanitation …

Between January and March 1998, a cross-sectional survey was carried out in four rural
communities in Honduras, Central America. We examined the prevalence and intensity of …

Background Due to the recent increased use of the McMaster (MM) fecal egg counting
method for assessing benzimidazole drug efficacy for treating soil-transmitted helminth …

Abstract Background Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) including Ascaris lumbricoides,
Necator americanus, Ancylostoma spp. and Trichuris trichiura are cause of significant global …

Parasitic infection during pregnancy is a major cause of anaemia in Africa. Social and
environmental risk factors for the transmission of human parasites vary according to …

Hookworm is one of the most common parasites in the world, but can be missed on stool
examination. We report a 31-year-old man who was complaining of epigastric discomfort …

This study was undertaken to determine the current status of intestinal parasitic infections
among schoolchildren in West Java, Indonesia, and to compare the infection rates obtained …