Neglected Tropical Diseases and Their Impact on Global Health

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of bacterial and parasitic diseases commonly found in various nations in Africa, Asia and Latin America. NTDs are caused by different kinds of pathogens and transmitted by vectors such as mosquitoes and black flies. Some of the common NTDs are schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, lymphatic filariasis, mycetoma, onchocerciasis, trachoma, etc. There are several factors such as the lack of accessibility to clean...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CFQ8P6P7
• ISBN13: 9798887402970
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: American Medical Publishers
• Length: 249 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"