Authors: Zilahatou B. Tohon, Halima B. Mainassara, Amadou Garba, Ali E. Mahamane, Elisa Bosqué-Oliva, Maman-Laminou Ibrahim, Jean-Bernard Duchemin, Suzanne Chanteau, Pascal Boisier
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000241
Abstract Summary
A study in Niger found that treating schoolchildren for schistosomiasis and intestinal worms significantly reduced anemia rates. Before treatment, 75% had schistosomiasis and 62% were anemic. One year after a single dose of praziquantel and albendazole, infection rates dropped to 38% and anemia fell to 50%, with improved hemoglobin levels. While multiple factors contribute to anemia, deworming programs show measurable benefits for child health.
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Single-dose praziquantel treatment for schistosomiasis in Niger reduced anemia prevalence from 61.6% to 50.4% in one year, demonstrating significant health benefits of parasite control programs.
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