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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021-04-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009282 |