Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani, Enugu State, Nigeria.
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2025, 22(01), 624-631
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2025.22.1.0450
Received on 18 March 2025; revised on 26 April 2025; accepted on 28 April 2025
Helminthic infections in HIV-positive children can lead to disability and reduced quality of life. This review focuses on intestinal helminthic infections among school children living with HIV in Nigeria. Integrating deworming into existing HIV care could further reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality in this population. Increased awareness of helminthic co-infection burden is needed, and collaborative strategies between government and non-governmental organizations are essential to help HIV-positive children reach adulthood.
Helminthic infection; HIV; Nigeria; School children
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Nnenna Ajagu. Eliminating intestinal helminthic infections among school children living with HIv in Nigeria: A review. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2025, 22(01), 624-631. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2025.22.1.0450.