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praziquantel and Ascariasis

praziquantel has been researched along with Ascariasis in 6 studies

azinox: Russian drug

Ascariasis: Infection by nematodes of the genus ASCARIS. Ingestion of infective eggs causes diarrhea and pneumonitis. Its distribution is more prevalent in areas of poor sanitation and where human feces are used for fertilizer.

Research Excerpts

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" In addition, although mebendazole has been extensively used together with praziquantel against infections with schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) in school-aged children, no specific acceptability or safety studies have been published on this drug combination in younger children."9.15The acceptability and safety of praziquantel alone and in combination with mebendazole in the treatment of Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in children aged 1-4 years in Uganda. ( Kabatereine, NB; Namwanje, H; Olsen, A, 2011)
" Cure rates and egg reduction rates were assessed, and adverse events were monitored after treatments."6.79Efficacy and safety of praziquantel, tribendimidine and mebendazole in patients with co-infection of Clonorchis sinensis and other helminths. ( Duan, JH; Jiang, B; Liu, YC; Xiao, SH; Xu, LL; Zhang, HB; Zhang, LP; Zhou, XN; Zhu, SQ; Zhuang, SF, 2014)
" In addition, although mebendazole has been extensively used together with praziquantel against infections with schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) in school-aged children, no specific acceptability or safety studies have been published on this drug combination in younger children."5.15The acceptability and safety of praziquantel alone and in combination with mebendazole in the treatment of Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in children aged 1-4 years in Uganda. ( Kabatereine, NB; Namwanje, H; Olsen, A, 2011)
"A double-blind, placebo-controlled, treatment trial was conducted in Sichuan, China to investigate the unique and combined effects on the cognitive function (working memory) of children after treating geohelminth infections with albendazole and treating Schistosoma japonicum infection with praziquantel."5.09Evidence for an improvement in cognitive function following treatment of Schistosoma japonicum infection in Chinese primary schoolchildren. ( Bundy, DA; McGarvey, ST; Nokes, C; Olds, GR; Shiue, L; Wu, G; Wu, H, 1999)
" Cure rates and egg reduction rates were assessed, and adverse events were monitored after treatments."2.79Efficacy and safety of praziquantel, tribendimidine and mebendazole in patients with co-infection of Clonorchis sinensis and other helminths. ( Duan, JH; Jiang, B; Liu, YC; Xiao, SH; Xu, LL; Zhang, HB; Zhang, LP; Zhou, XN; Zhu, SQ; Zhuang, SF, 2014)
"A school- and chemotherapy-based urinary schistosomiasis and intestinal helminth infection control programme was conducted in Matuga Division, Kwale District, Coast Province with teachers taking care of diagnosis, treatment and health education."2.68A school-based approach to the control of urinary schistosomiasis and intestinal helminth infections in children in Matuga, Kenya: impact of a two-year chemotherapy programme on prevalence and intensity of infections. ( Magnussen, P; Muchiri, E; Mungai, P; Ndzovu, M; Ouma, J; Tosha, S, 1997)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (16.67)18.7374
1990's2 (33.33)18.2507
2000's1 (16.67)29.6817
2010's2 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Xu, LL1
Jiang, B1
Duan, JH1
Zhuang, SF1
Liu, YC1
Zhu, SQ1
Zhang, LP1
Zhang, HB1
Xiao, SH1
Zhou, XN1
Namwanje, H1
Kabatereine, NB1
Olsen, A1
Friis, H1
Mwaniki, D1
Omondi, B1
Muniu, E1
Thiong'o, F1
Ouma, J2
Magnussen, P2
Geissler, PW1
Michaelsen, KF1
Wahn, V1
Mehlhorn, H1
Muchiri, E1
Mungai, P1
Ndzovu, M1
Tosha, S1
Nokes, C1
McGarvey, ST1
Shiue, L1
Wu, G1
Wu, H1
Bundy, DA1
Olds, GR1

Trials

5 trials available for praziquantel and Ascariasis

ArticleYear
Efficacy and safety of praziquantel, tribendimidine and mebendazole in patients with co-infection of Clonorchis sinensis and other helminths.
    PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 2014, Volume: 8, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Animals; Anthelmintics; Ascariasis; Clonorchiasis; Coinfection; Female; Helminthiasis; Humans

2014
The acceptability and safety of praziquantel alone and in combination with mebendazole in the treatment of Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in children aged 1-4 years in Uganda.
    Parasitology, 2011, Volume: 138, Issue:12

    Topics: Animals; Anthelmintics; Ascariasis; Ascaris lumbricoides; Child, Preschool; Drug Therapy, Combinatio

2011
Effects on haemoglobin of multi-micronutrient supplementation and multi-helminth chemotherapy: a randomized, controlled trial in Kenyan school children.
    European journal of clinical nutrition, 2003, Volume: 57, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Albendazole; Anemia; Animals; Anthelmintics; Ascariasis; Ascaris lumbricoides; Child; Di

2003
A school-based approach to the control of urinary schistosomiasis and intestinal helminth infections in children in Matuga, Kenya: impact of a two-year chemotherapy programme on prevalence and intensity of infections.
    Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH, 1997, Volume: 2, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Albendazole; Anthelmintics; Antinematodal Agents; Antiplatyhelmintic Agents; Asca

1997
Evidence for an improvement in cognitive function following treatment of Schistosoma japonicum infection in Chinese primary schoolchildren.
    The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 1999, Volume: 60, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Albendazole; Animals; Anthelmintics; Ascariasis; Child; Child, Preschool; China; Double-

1999

Other Studies

1 other study available for praziquantel and Ascariasis

ArticleYear
[Four kinds of parasites in an 8-year-old boy. Therapeutic effects of praziquantel against Fasciola hepatica].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1984, Sep-28, Volume: 109, Issue:39

    Topics: Ascariasis; Child; Entamoeba histolytica; Entamoebiasis; Fasciola hepatica; Fascioliasis; Feces; Gia

1984