Intestinal parasitic infections are distributed throughout the world, with high prevalence in
poor and socio-economically deprived communities in the tropics and subtropics …

Background Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) have a worldwide distribution and have been
identified as one of the most significant causes of illnesses and diseases among the …

Background Despite the continuous efforts to improve the quality of life of Orang Asli
(Aborigines) communities, these communities are still plagued with a wide range of health …

Background This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the current prevalence and risk
factors associated with intestinal polyparasitism (the concurrent infection with multiple …

Background Currently, information on species-specific hookworm infection is unavailable in
Malaysia and is restricted worldwide due to limited application of molecular diagnostic tools …

Objective To assess the quantity and distribution of evidence from randomised controlled
trials for the treatment of the major neglected tropical diseases and to identify gaps in the …

Background Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, among the most common neglected
tropical diseases, continue to be a major threat to the health and socioeconomic wellbeing …

Background This study was carried out to develop a health education learning package
(HELP) about soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, and to evaluate what impact such a …

Data on soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections and reinfection among Orang Asli
(aborigine) schoolchildren and their nutritional and socioeconomic status were analyzed to …

Background Formerly known as the Malaysian hunter gatherers, the Negrito Orang Asli (OA)
were heavily dependent on the forest for sustenance and early studies indicated high …