Soil-transmitted Helminth Infection and Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women in Primary Care Settings in South India: A Cohort Study

• Main Authors: Revathi Ulaganeethi (Author), Gowri Dorairajan (Author), Nonika Rajkumari (Author), Suganya Jayaraman (Author), Sadhana Subramanian (Author), Ganesh Kumar Saya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Soil-transmitted helminth infections (STHs) in pregnancy have been linked to maternal anemia, low birth weight, and adverse perinatal outcomes. STH includes Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, and Trichuris trichiura. However, conflicting evidence exists regarding these effects. Hence, we ai...