The poverty-related neglected diseases: Why basic research matters.

Together, malaria and the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) kill more than 800,000 people annually, while creating long-term disability in millions more. International support for mass drug administration, bed nets, and other preventive measures has resulted in huge public health gains, while suppo...

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Main Author: Peter J Hotez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-11-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5679514?pdf=render