Soil-transmitted helminth infections.

摘要: Summary More than a quarter of the world's population is at risk infection with soil-transmitted helminths Ascaris lumbricoides , hookworm ( Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus ), Trichuris trichiura Strongyloides stercoralis . Infected children adults present range medical surgical conditions, clinicians should consider possibility in individuals living in, or returning from, endemic regions. Although safe effective drugs are donated free to countries, only half at-risk received treatment 2016. This Seminar describes epidemiology, lifecycles, pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis, management, public health control helminths. Previous work has questioned effect population-level deworming; however, it remains beyond doubt that reduces severe consequences helminthiasis. We highlight need for refined diagnostic tools options scale up interventions improve detection management these infections.