Albendazole is highly efficient against Ascaris but its efficacy against T. trichiura has been declining, probably due to emerging drug resistance. Additionally, albendazole is not effective ...

In total, 4,353 children were screened for STH infections and 1,001 were randomised for treatment. Of those infected, 63% were positive for T. trichiura, 36% for hookworms and 10% for S. stercoralis.

More than 1 billion persons worldwide are infected with intestinal helminths. The World Health Organization advocates mass campaigns for the treatment of at-risk populations with the goal of ...