More than a quarter of the world's population is at risk of infection with the soil-transmitted
helminths Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator …

Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections (hookworms, Trichuris, Ascaris) and Strongyloides
spp. are associated with a substantial global burden and high morbidity. Sensitive and …

neglected tropical diseases Page 1 WHO | 2020 Towards a person-centred approach Mental health
of people with neglected tropical diseases Page 2 Page 3 Mental health of people with neglected …

Background Because the success of deworming programs targeting soil-transmitted
helminths (STHs) is evaluated through the periodically assessment of prevalence and …

The faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) is the primary diagnostic tool used for detecting
anthelmintic resistance at the farm level. It is therefore extremely important that the …

Background Understanding the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections is
necessary to plan control strategies and focus on highly endemic regions for preventive …

In 1896, a serendipitous laboratory accident led to the understanding that hookworms
propagate infection by penetrating skin, a theory that was then confirmed with the first …

On May 22, 2001, a resolution passed during the 54th World Health Assembly (WHA 54.19)
took an historic step toward reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with the world's …

Background Considerable efforts have been made to better understand the effectiveness of
large-scale preventive chemotherapy therapy for the control of morbidity caused by infection …

Control of soil-transmitted helminths relies heavily on regular large-scale deworming of high-
risk groups (eg, children) with benzimidazole derivatives. Although drug resistance has not …