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Neglected Tropical Diseases And Their Control In Uganda
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Description
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of 13 infections caused by parasitic worms, protozoa or bacteria. They strike the world��s poorest people, living in remote and rural areas of low-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Americas, causing life-long disability, disfigurement, reduced economic productivity and social stigma. When expressed in disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), NTDs account for approximately one-quarter of the global disease burden from HIV/AIDS and for almost the same burden as malaria.