Tag: hookworm

Hookworm is an intestinal parasite most commonly found in tropical and sub-tropical climates of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Hookworm, one of three members of a family of parasites known as the soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), are half-inch long worms that attach themselves to the intestinal wall and feed on human blood. Image: Sabin Vaccine Institute

Fighting intestinal worm infections with its own genes

byTibi Puiu

March 5, 2015

Parasitic hookworms infect half a billion people worldwide, causing severe health problems like gastrointestinal issues, cognitive impairment and stunted growth ...

Hookworms affect over 600 million people worldwide. Image via Shutterstock.

New Hookwork Vaccine Passes Clinical Trials in Brazil

byHenry Conrad

October 28, 2014 - Updated on September 7, 2018

A permanent vaccine for hookworm has passed clinical trials. The hookworm is one of the most pervasive parasites, affecting over ...

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Fighting intestinal worm infections with its own genes

New Hookwork Vaccine Passes Clinical Trials in Brazil

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