Why drugs alone won't stop the spread of parasitic worms in Africa: Parasitic worms live in the soil and water where they can constantly reinfect people. EPA/Jane HahnDeworming has become a common practise across the world. It has proved very successful reducing the burden of parasitic worms among children by more than 50%. The success of the last 17 years has been driven by … [Read more...] about Why drugs alone won’t stop the spread of parasitic worms in Africa | The Conversation