title: Needed research on the interactions of certain parasitic diseases and nutrition in humans.
abstract: For the purpose of assigning priorities for research, each of the following parasitic disease is examined in regard to its affect on the nutritional status of the host: schistosomiasis, malaria, amebiasis, giardiasis, ascariasis, and hookworm. The epidemiology, diagnosis, immune response to, and available therapies for these diseases are discussed. It is suggested that highest priority be given to three diseases: hookworm, ascariasis, and schistosomiasis, because they can be treated successfully, diagnosed easily, and have a high prevalence.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000562:Amebiasis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D000818:Animals; D001196:Ascariasis / Q000503:physiopathology; D002648:Child; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005873:Giardiasis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006725:Hookworm Infections / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008288:Malaria / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D010063:Ovum / Q000469:parasitology; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013552:Swine