High Endemicity of Soil-Transmitted Helminths in a Population Frequently Exposed to Albendazole but No Evidence of Antiparasitic Resistance

High Endemicity of Soil-Transmitted Helminths in a Population Frequently Exposed to Albendazole but No Evidence of Antiparasitic Resistance

Introduction: Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are gastrointestinal parasites widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas. Mass drug administration (MDA) of benzimidazoles (BZ) is the most recommended for STH control. These drugs have demonstrated limited efficacy against <i>Trichuri...

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Main Authors: Gabriela Matamoros, María Mercedes Rueda, Carol Rodríguez, Jose A. Gabrie, Maritza Canales, Gustavo Fontecha, Ana Sanchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
soil-transmitted helminths
anthelminthic resistance
benzimidazole
single nucleotide polymorphisms
mass drug administration
Honduras
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/4/2/73

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