Neglected tropical diseases

Seventeen neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have been identified by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is estimated that over 1 billion people are infected with NTDs, with a further 1 billion at risk. The majority of NTDs occur in the tropics and sub-tropics and have particular characteristics...

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Main Author: David Molyneux
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London 2013-08-01
Series:Community Eye Health Journal
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Online Access:http://www.cehjournal.org/article/neglected-tropical-diseases-no-82/