Evaluation of biochemical, hematological and parasitological parameters of protein-deficient hamsters infected with Ancylostoma ceylanicum.

Hookworms infect millions of people worldwide and can cause severe clinical symptoms in their hosts. Prospective cohort studies in Brazil show high rates of hookworm reinfection in malnourished children compared to well-nourished children, despite previous treatment. Additionally, soil-transmitted h...

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Main Authors: Carina P Pacanaro, Sílvia R Dias, Luciana R Serafim, Mariana P Costa, Edenil Aguilar, Paulo R Paes, Jacqueline I Alvarez-Leite, Elida M Rabelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-09-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4177863?pdf=render