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Helminths

Helminths are parasitic worms that infect humans and animals, comprising three main groups: nematodes (roundworms), cestodes (tapeworms), and trematodes (flukes such as Fasciola hepatica). They establish in the gastrointestinal tract and other tissues, and the resulting helminthiases rank among the most widespread i…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 20× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2690-6759 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Helminths are parasitic worms that infect humans and animals, comprising three main groups: nematodes (roundworms), cestodes (tapeworms), and trematodes (flukes such as Fasciola hepatica). They establish in the gastrointestinal tract and other tissues, and the resulting helminthiases rank among the most widespread infections in low-resource and agricultural settings. Transmission occurs through ingestion of eggs or larvae in contaminated food, water, or soil, through intermediate hosts, or by skin penetration, with the parasite completing complex life cycles that often involve livestock reservoirs. In humans, intestinal helminth infection is studied through prevalence surveys and identification of risk factors, particularly among schoolchildren, where chronic infection contributes to anemia, malnutrition, and impaired growth. In veterinary contexts, gastrointestinal helminths of sheep, goats, and cattle reduce productivity and are documented through coprological examination of fecal samples and abattoir surveys. Diagnosis relies on microscopic detection of eggs and larvae, while control depends on anthelmintic treatment, sanitation, and interruption of transmission cycles. Because resistance and reinfection limit chemotherapy, research also evaluates plant-derived fractions for anthelmintic activity against adult and larval stages. The study of helminths therefore integrates parasitology, epidemiology, and veterinary medicine, addressing both the public-health burden and the agricultural impact of these infections.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 20 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Parasite Research (ISSN 2690-6759).

Journal editorial board
DABBU JAIJYAN · United States Aditya Gupta · United States Naglaa Shalaby · Saudi Arabia

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