Narrative
Prof. Sheena Cruickshank and colleagues studying parasitic worms have worked with hard-to-reach communities in the UK and Madagascar to share research findings on transmission and develop resources and toolkits to raise awareness, understanding and dialogue about infection. This has changed behaviour and attitudes, leading to greater confidence for healthcare use and adherence to preventative measures. Furthermore, this work led to a policy-change to start deworming treatment in Marolambo in Madagascar, enhanced uptake of treatment and reduced worm infection intensity.Impact date | 1 Aug 2013 → 31 Jul 2020 |
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Category of impact | Health and wellbeing |
Impact level | Adoption |
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Lydia Becker Institute
Documents & Links
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Research output
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Chronic Trichuris muris Infection in C57BL/6 Mice Causes Significant Changes in Host Microbiota and Metabolome: Effects Reversed by Pathogen Clearance. effects reversed by pathogen clearance
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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P2X7 Receptor Dependent Tuning of Gut Epithelial Responses to Infection
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Characterisation of cuticular inflation development and ultrastructure in Trichuris muris using correlative X-ray computed tomography and electron microscopy
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Differential Expression of Soluble Receptor for Advanced Glycation End-products in Mice Susceptible or Resistant to Chronic Colitis
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A central role for hepatic conventional dendritic cells in supporting Th2 responses during helminth infection.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploitation of the intestinal microflora by the parasitic nematode trichuris muris
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Harnessing the Power of Immunology to Heal Ourselves
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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Impacts
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Providing healthcare training and increasing public awareness of neglected tropical diseases via national and international engagement activities
Impact: Health impacts, Societal impacts