Assessing the Burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Low-Income Communities: Challenges and Solutions

Assessing the Burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Low-Income Communities: Challenges and Solutions

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) represent a group of chronic and debilitating infections that affect more than one billion people, predominantly in low-income communities with limited health infrastructure. This paper analyzes the factors that perpetuate the burden of NTDs, highlighting how poor...

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Main Authors:	Francesco Branda, Abdisalam Yusuf Ali, Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Mattia Albanese, Erica Binetti, Marta Giovanetti, Massimo Ciccozzi, Fabio Scarpa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:	Viruses
Subjects:	neglected tropical diseases mass drug administration health infrastructure socioeconomic impact disease burden climate change
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17/1/29
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