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Immune cell discovery may lead to improved chronic worm treatment: Researc
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Researchers at Monash University have discovered why some intestinal worm infections become chronic in animal models, which could lead to human vaccinations and better therapies.
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14 States report reduction in worm prevalence infection in children: Healt
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): At least 14 States have reported a reduction in parasitic intestinal worm infection prevalence in children, revealed the latest report on the National Deworming Day (NDD), the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
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22 crore children at risk of intestinal worm infections, Health Ministry g
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 20 (ANI): As many as 22 crore children aged between 1-14 years are at the greater risk of catching intestinal worm infections as per the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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Neglected tropical diseases leave victims liable to families, says expert
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], Nov 21 (ANI): Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), such as intestinal worms in children, river blindness and glaucoma, cause physical disability among the victims and make them liable to their families and societies for the rest of their lives especially in poor countries
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Water treatment cuts parasitic roundworm infections; Study
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 3 (ANI): A recent study in rural Kenya explored the effects of water quality, sanitation, handwashing, and nutritional interventions because of the increasing rates of the intestinal worm and Giardia infections.
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34 crore children to be dewormed on Third National Deworming Day
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 15 (ANI-BusinessWire India): In order to combat the public health threat of intestinal worm infections in children aged 1-19, the Government of India is observing the third annual National Deworming Day on February 10, 2017. A mop-up day will be held on February 15, 2
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