Routine deworming during antenatal care decreases risk of neonatal mortality and low birthweight: A retrospective cohort of survey data.
<h4>Background</h4>Soil transmitted helminths (STH) are a common infection among pregnant women in areas with poor access to sanitation. Deworming medications are cheap and safe; however, the health benefit of deworming during pregnancy is not clear.<h4>Methods / principal findings...
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Main Authors: | Bhavneet Walia (Author), Brittany L Kmush (Author), Sandra D Lane (Author), Timothy Endy (Author), Antonio Montresor (Author), David A Larsen (Author) |
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2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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