most common helminth infections
Enterobiasis: This is the most common of all helminthic infections, with an estimated 42 million cases. Ascariasis: An estimated 4 million people, mainly in the Southeast, are infected with Ascaris species. Hookworm: This infection still has a low degree of prevalence in the Southeast.
Soil-transmitted helminth infections are among the most common infections worldwide and affect the poorest and most deprived communities. They are transmitted by eggs present in human faeces which in turn contaminate soil in areas where sanitation is poor.