For the new millennium: control of helminth diseases throughout the world
- 1 October 1993
- journal article
- Published by AMPCo in The Medical Journal of Australia
- Vol. 159 (7) , 461-463
- https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1993.tb137967.x
Abstract
In the latter half of this century there has been a dramatic change in the treatment of helminthic infections. Two factors have contributed to this: an understanding of the major differences between helminths and other infectious agents, and the development of effective low-cost, single-dose, broad spectrum drugs. A program of administration of these drugs to school-aged children in developing countries is now being implemented and will result in a significant improvement in their health at a crucial time in their growth and development.Keywords
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