Hookworm-related anaemia among pregnant women: a systematic review.

Hookworm infection is among the major causes of anaemia in poor communities, but its importance in causing maternal anaemia is poorly understood, and this has hampered effective lobbying for the inclusion of anthelmintic treatment in maternal health packages. We sought to review existing evidence on...

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Main Authors: Simon Brooker, Peter J Hotez, Donald A P Bundy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-09-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2553481?pdf=render

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