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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Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2017-11-01
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Series: | PLoS Biology |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5679514?pdf=render |