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mebendazole and Child Malnutrition

mebendazole has been researched along with Child Malnutrition in 4 studies

Mebendazole: A benzimidazole that acts by interfering with CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM and inhibiting polymerization of MICROTUBULES.
mebendazole : A carbamate ester that is methyl 1H-benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate substituted by a benzoyl group at position 5.

Child Malnutrition: Malnutrition occurring in children ages 2 to 12 years, which is due to insufficient intake of food, dietary nutrients, or a pathophysiologic condition which prevents the absorption and utilization of food. Growth and development are markedly affected.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Mebendazole treatment caused unexpected and significant reductions in wasting malnutrition and anemia in very young children with light infections."2.71Low dose daily iron supplementation improves iron status and appetite but not anemia, whereas quarterly anthelminthic treatment improves growth, appetite and anemia in Zanzibari preschool children. ( Albonico, M; Chway, HM; Jape, JK; Montresor, A; Savioli, L; Stoltzfus, RJ; Tielsch, JM, 2004)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's3 (75.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Stoltzfus, RJ1
Chway, HM1
Montresor, A1
Tielsch, JM1
Jape, JK1
Albonico, M1
Savioli, L1
Ulukanligil, M1
Gove, S1
Diouf, S1
Diagne, I1
Moreira, C1
Signate, SY1
Faye, O1
Ndiaye, O1
Sylla, A1
Diallo, I1
Thiam, D1
Diop, B1
Thiam, I1
Gaye, I1
Sarr, M1
Fall, M1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of e-IMCI Implementation Compared to Standard of Care for Sick Children Aged Under Five Years in Primary Health Care Clinics in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[NCT04074083]291 participants (Actual)Interventional2021-01-22Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

1 trial available for mebendazole and Child Malnutrition

ArticleYear
Low dose daily iron supplementation improves iron status and appetite but not anemia, whereas quarterly anthelminthic treatment improves growth, appetite and anemia in Zanzibari preschool children.
    The Journal of nutrition, 2004, Volume: 134, Issue:2

    Topics: Anemia, Iron-Deficiency; Antinematodal Agents; Appetite; Child Nutrition Disorders; Child, Preschool

2004

Other Studies

3 other studies available for mebendazole and Child Malnutrition

ArticleYear
[The results of a control program carried out on school children for intestinal parasites in Sanliurfa province, Turkey between the years of 2001 and 2005].
    Turkiye parazitolojii dergisi, 2006, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anemia; Antinematodal Agents; Child; Child Nutrition Disorders; Child, Preschool;

2006
Integrated management of childhood illness by outpatient health workers: technical basis and overview. The WHO Working Group on Guidelines for Integrated Management of the Sick Child.
    Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 1997, Volume: 75 Suppl 1

    Topics: Ambulatory Care; Ambulatory Care Facilities; Anemia; Antinematodal Agents; Child; Child Nutrition Di

1997
[Integrated treatment of iron deficiency, vitamin A deficiency and intestinal parasitic diseases: impact on Senegalese children's growth].
    Archives de pediatrie : organe officiel de la Societe francaise de pediatrie, 2002, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: Anemia, Iron-Deficiency; Anti-Infective Agents; Antinematodal Agents; Child Nutrition Disorders; Chi

2002