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OverviewThis book provides an overview on the major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) occurring in Sub-Saharan Africa, such as Leishmaniasis, Buruli Ulcer and Schistosomiasis. In well-structured chapters epidemiology and biology of these parasitic diseases will be discussed in detail. Further, diagnostics and therapeutic approaches as well as prevention strategies will be reviewed. The book will be of interest to basic researchers and clinicians engaged in infectious disease, tropical medicine, and parasitology, and a must-have for scientists specialized in the characteristics of the Sub-Saharan region. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Gyapong , Boakye BoatinPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 Weight: 0.877kg ISBN: 9783319797960ISBN 10: 3319797964 Pages: 414 Publication Date: 30 March 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsBuruli Ulcer.- Dracunculiasis (guinea-worm disease).- Human African trypanosomiasis (Sleeping sickness).- Leishmaniasis.- Leprosy (Hansen disease).- Lymphatic filariasis.- Onchocerciasis (River blindness).- Schistosomiasis (Bilharziasis).- Soil transmitted helminthiases.- Trachoma.- Yaws (Endemic treponematoses).- Vector Control and NTDs.- Social and economic impact of NTDs.- The role of Health Systems in the control of NTDs.ReviewsAuthor InformationVolume Editor: Professor John Gyapong, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Innovation & Development), University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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