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Neglected Parasitic Infections and Poverty in the United States

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: This review highlights new information on the major neglected parasitic infections affecting impoverished Americans, with respect to their distribution and unique clinical presentations as well as their surprising links to cardiovascular, respiratory and neuropsychiatric conditions ordinarily thought of as noncommunicable diseases.

Source: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003012

Author: Peter J. Hotez

Institutions: Baylor University, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Rice University

Language: English

Topic: Parasites and Host Interactions

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,670