Evaluating the Efficacy of Albendazole Mass Drug Administration on Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections among School-age Children in Ikyogen IDP Camp, Kwande LGA, Benue State
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Key Points
Albendazole mass drug administration reduces soil-transmitted helminth infections in children, showing promise for public health.
At baseline, 39% tested positive for soil-transmitted helminths, with Ascaris lumbricoides being the most prevalent at 61.6%.
Prospective observational study conducted on 112 enrolled children in Kwande Local Government Area, with stool samples examined for efficacy.
Despite broad-spectrum activity, concerns about drug resistance and re-infection complicate treatment strategies moving forward.
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Implication
Observational study shows 66.7% cure rate for Ascaris lumbricoides in school-age children, indicating albendazole's efficacy.