First Hookworm Vaccine Passes Brazilian Safety Trial


A vaccine for parasitic intestinal worms has been shown to be safe in Brazilian clinical trials, according to its US developer.

Hookworm parasites infect more than 600 million people worldwide, attaching themselves to the intestines to feed on blood. Infection can lead to iron deficiency and capillary damage, and may retard children’s growth and mental development.


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