Impact of hookworm deworming on anemia and nutritional status among children in Thailand

• Main Authors: Dorn Watthanakulpanich, Wanna Maipanich, Somchit Pubampen, Surapol Sa-Nguankiat, Somchai Pooudouang, Yaovamarn Chantaranipapong, Nirundorn Homsuwan, Yukifumi Nawa, Jitra Waikagul
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/12419

Hookworm infection is associated with anemia, especially among children and deworming can improve anemic status; however, little information is available about the degree to which anemia improves after deworming. We chose hookworm-endemic rural areas of Thailand, Nan Province in the north, Kanchanab...