The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 1.5 billion people are affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and a further two billion are threatened by these diseases. If left ...

Although trichuriasis is fairly widespread and defined as a major neglected tropical disease by WHO, it may be that different species of the parasite have been overlooked, Gilleard said.

Ascaris lumbricoides (AL), a prevalent nematode causing ascariasis, infects millions worldwide, with a higher risk in preschool and school-aged children. Though infections are usually mild, rare and ...