Neglected Tropical Diseases and the Millennium Development Goals-why the "other diseases" matter: reality versus rhetoric

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Since 2004 there has been an increased recognition of the importance of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) as impediments to development. These diseases are caused by a variety of infectious agents - viruses, bacteria and parasites - which cause a diversity of cl...

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Main Authors: Molyneux David H, Malecela Mwele N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/234