The tapeworm Hymenolepis diminuta is a common parasite of the small intestine in rodents
but it can also infect humans. Due to its characteristics and ease of maintenance in the …

Carica papaya is widely used in folk medicine as herbal remedy to prevent, protect against,
and cure several diseases. These curative properties are based on the presence in different …

Obesity and diabetes, often characterized as “metabolic syndrome”, have been recognized
as two of the most important public health issues worldwide. The objective of the present …

The leaf decoction of Sesbania sesban var. bicolor is used traditionally by Santhal tribe of
Assam, India, for the treatment of intestinal helminthic infections. This study was conducted …

Background: Leaves of Caesalpinia bonducella (L.) Roxb. have been traditionally used as
an herbal remedy to treat the intestinal helminthic infections in traditional medicine of India …

Abstract Background Soil transmitted helminths (STHs) are among the world's neglected
tropical diseases. Morbidity due to STHs is greatest in school-age children who typically …

Objective The main drug used against Hymenolepis nana is praziquantel (PZQ), which
causes side effects and toxicity. In contrast, natural extracts have limited side effects and are …

Anthelmintic resistance against most of the commercial drugs is a great threat to humans as
well as the veterinary live stocks. Hence, new treatment strategies to control helminth …

Hymenolepis nana (H. nana) is the most common tapeworm infection worldwide. It is more
prevalent in warm climates where sanitation is poor, particularly among children. The effect …

The prevalence of anthelmintic resistance and the consumer demand for alternative farming
systems that limit the use of chemical anthelmintics has made the search for alternative …