Investigating Cement-Based Surfaces as a Sustainable Flooring Solution to Improve Ascaris Egg Removal and Inactivation in Low-Resource Settings
Claire E. Anderson, Suhi Hanif, Jason Hernandez, Yoshika S. Crider, Michael D. Lepech, Sarah L. Billington, Alexandria B B Boehm, Jade Benjamin‐Chung
This study evaluates the removal and survival of Ascaris eggs on cement-based surfaces in low-resource settings, finding that mopping removes over 92% of eggs and survival varies with temperature.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases · Oct 23, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology