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...
Main Authors: | Gabriela Matamoros, María Mercedes Rueda, Carol Rodríguez, Jose A. Gabrie, Maritza Canales, Gustavo Fontecha, Ana Sanchez |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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Series: | Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/4/2/73 |
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