Efficacy of a single dose versus a multiple dose regimen of Mebendazole against hookworm infections among school children: a randomized open-label trial

Efficacy of a single dose versus a multiple dose regimen of Mebendazole against hookworm infections among school children: a randomized open-label trial

Abstract Background Despite the existence of a population-based control program using single dose albendazole or mebendazole as a preventive chemotherapy, hookworm transmission remains high. It causes a negative impact on the growth and school performance of children. In connection to this preventiv...

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Main Authors: Tegegne Eshetu, Mulugeta Aemero, Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hookworm
Single dose
Multiple dose
Mebendazole
Efficacy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05097-1

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