The Effect of Deworming Using Triple-Dose Albendazole on Nutritional Status of Children in Perobatang Village, Southwest Sumba, Indonesia

High prevalence of STH leads to malnutrition, anemia, cognitive impairment, and growth disorders. Triple-dose albendazole 400 mg is a broad-spectrum anthelminthic; however, its effectiveness varies in every region. This study aims to determine the benefits of deworming using triple-dose albendazole...

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Main Authors: Saleha Sungkar, Asri S. Ridwan, Gladys Kusumowidagdo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Parasitology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5476739
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