Malaria and helminthic co-infection among HIV-positive pregnant women: Prevalence and effects of antiretroviral therapy

► Prevalence of helminth, malaria and dual-infection was 38%, 21%, and 10%, respectively. ► Helminth infection was characterized by lower hemoglobin and CD4 cell counts. ► Helminth infection was more common in rural than peri-urban areas. ► Helminth caused greater prevalence of detectable viral load than no infection. ► d4T-3TC-NVP therapy caused fewer helminth and dual infection than AZT-3TC-NVP.