Albendazole on Soil Transmitted Nematodes among School Children in Kakamega County, Kenya
Author(s)
Teresia Ngonjo
Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology, Karatina University, P.O Box, 1957, 10101 Karatina, Kenya.
Charles Mwandawiro
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Eastern and Southern Africa Centre of International Parasite Control, KEMRI, P.O Box 54840, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya.
Ephantus Kabiru
Kenyatta University, Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology, P.O Box, 43844, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya.
Agola Eric Lelo
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Centre for Biotechnology Research and Development, KEMRI, P.O Box 54840, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya.
ISBN 978-81-19217-07-6 (Print)
ISBN 978-81-19217-21-2 (eBook)
DOI: 10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-19217-07-6
Parasitic diseases have been a public health problem to mankind. Soil Transmitted nematodes are part of the parasitic disease that continue to cause high morbidity and sufferings globally. They are common in low and middle-income countries such as Kenya. Mass deworming has been advocated by World Health Organisation (WHO) but still these parasitic infections have persisted despite the effort. Antihelminthic drugs have been used over time and the need to assess their effectiveness is crucial.
This book highlight the findings of a study of prevalence, intensity and effectiveness of albendazole in Kakamega county, Kenya.The book produces details on soil transmitted nematodes found in the study area, diagnosis, pre- treatment and post- treatment analysis.
I wish to express my sincere thanks to Dr. Charles Mwandawiro, Chief Research officer- ESACIPAC KEMRI Nairobi, for the wholeheartedly assistance throughout the study; Prof. Ephantus Kabiru for encouragement guidance and support and Dr Eric Lelo-CBRD KEMRI, Nairobi, Kenya, for the support, advice and reading of the manuscript. I would like to appreciate guidance and encouragement from Dr. Jimmy Kihara, from ESACIPAC, KEMRI, Nairobi, Kenya.
To my family, words are not enough to thank you for all the support and prayers you accorded me. Thank you
