The parasite, named Trichuris incognita, is a type of intestinal roundworm that is closely related to the whipworm Trichuris trichiura, which is currently thought to infect between 429 million and ...

In total, 4,353 children were screened for STH infections and 1,001 were randomised for treatment. Of those infected, 63% were positive for T. trichiura, 36% for hookworms and 10% for S ...

For Trichuris trichiura, FDCx3 achieved a cure rate of 97%, and FDCx1 reached 83%, compared to 36% with albendazole alone. For hookworms, the FDCx3 regimen showed a 95% cure rate, ...

Emodepside, an antiparasitic drug registered for veterinary use, is being studied for human Trichuris trichiura and hookworm infections. New research findings are summarized in a short video.

Emodepside for Trichuris trichiura and Hookworm Infection. 2023-05-18. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMdo007032. Save. Permissions. For permission requests, please contact NEJM Reprints at [email protected] ...