Human African trypanosomiasis : current status and eradication efforts [PDF]
Epidemics of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) in the 20th century led to millions of deaths. However, since the start of the twenty-first century, there is been a continued decline in the number of reported cases, due to increased investment and ...
Davis, Christopher +2 more
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Neglected tropical diseases in Brazil [PDF]
Poverty is intrinsically related to the incidence of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The main countries that have the lowest human development indices (HDI) and the highest burdens of NTDs are located in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Among these countries is Brazil, which is ranked 70th in HDI.
Lindoso, José Angelo L. +1 more
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Correction: An ImmunoSignature test distinguishes Trypanosoma cruzi, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and West Nile virus seropositivity among asymptomatic blood donors. [PDF]
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005882.].
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases Staff
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One Health for neglected tropical diseases [PDF]
Abstract The forthcoming World Health Organization road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021–2030 recognises the complexity surrounding control and elimination of these 20 diseases of poverty. It emphasises the need for a paradigm shift from disease-specific interventions to holistic cross-cutting approaches coordinating with ...
Gabrielle Laing +7 more
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Correction: in vitro and in vivo trypanocidal activity of h2bdtc-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles. [PDF]
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002847.].
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The burden of neglected tropical diseases in Ethiopia, and opportunities for integrated control and elimination [PDF]
Background: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of chronic parasitic diseases and related conditions that are the most common diseases among the 2·7 billion people globally living on less than US$2 per day.
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Concerted Efforts to Control or Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases [PDF]
Background: The London Declaration (2012) was formulated to support and focus the control and elimination of ten neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), with targets for 2020 as formulated by the WHO Roadmap.
Bakker, R. (Roel) +16 more
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Socioeconomic Inequalities in Neglected Tropical Diseases: a Systematic Review [PDF]
__Background:__ Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are generally assumed to be concentrated in poor populations, but evidence on this remains scattered.
Haagsma, J.A. (Juanita) +7 more
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Correction: Prevalence of Active and Latent Yaws in the Solomon Islands 18 Months after Azithromycin Mass Drug Administration for Trachoma. [PDF]
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004927.].
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases Staff
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007552.].
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