Microbiome responses to anthelmintic treatment in schoolchildren

Mass deworming programs using effective anthelmintic drugs are essential for controlling soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, particularly in high-risk developing regions. However, it remains unclear whether routine deworming induces long-term alterations in gut microbiome composition, especially when accounting for individual infection status. This study aims to explore the changes in the gut microbiomes of Ethiopian children one year after the administration of an anthelmintic treatment.