In vivo and in vitro efficacy of a single dose of albendazole against hookworm infection in northwest Ethiopia: open-label trial

In vivo and in vitro efficacy of a single dose of albendazole against hookworm infection in northwest Ethiopia: open-label trial

Abstract Background Control of hookworm and other soil-transmitted helminth infections primarily relies on preventive chemotherapy using a single dose of albendazole/mebendazole drugs on high-risk groups. Herein, the efficacy of a single dose (400 mg) of albendazole (ALB) was investigated both in vi...

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Main Authors: Wolelaw Bezie, Mulugeta Aemero, Yalewayiker Tegegne, Tegegne Eshetu, Ayenew Addisu, Meseret Birhanie, Adane Derso, Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Hookworm
Single dose
Albendazole
In vivo
In vitro
Efficacy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-021-00308-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-021-00308-0

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