Literature DB >> 8018283

Helminth parasites, a major factor in malnutrition.

L S Stephenson1.   

Abstract

The author discusses the significance of helminth and schistosome infections in exacerbating nutritional problems in many countries, and advocates population-wide treatment where there is clear evidence that this would yield substantial gains in the quality of life.

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Keywords:  Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Cost Effectiveness; Developing Countries; Diseases; Eastern Africa; Economic Factors; English Speaking Africa; Evaluation; Evaluation Indexes; Kenya; Malnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Parasitic Diseases; Quality Of Life; Quantitative Evaluation; Social Welfare; Treatment--beneficial effects

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Year:  1994        PMID： 8018283

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  World Health Forum        ISSN： 0251-2432


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8.  A survey of pathogens associated with Cyperus esculentus L (tiger nuts) tubers sold in a Ghanaian city.

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9.  Evaluation of biochemical, hematological and parasitological parameters of protein-deficient hamsters infected with Ancylostoma ceylanicum.

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10.  Quality of medicines commonly used in the treatment of soil transmitted helminths and giardia in ethiopia: a nationwide survey.

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