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Soil transmitted helminthiases 
Several species of helminth (a type of worm) can become parasites of the human intestine. They include Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and the hookworms. Their eggs pass out in the faeces and can contaminate the soil, leading to re-infection. The soil-transmitted helminths produce a wide range of symptoms including diarrhoea, abdominal pain, general malaise and weakness, and in some cases anaemia. It is estimated that over one billion people are infected worldwide.
Review Articles
2 Jun 2010
Do the poor benefit from infectious disease programmes?
When interventions are planned, insufficient thought is given as to whether the poorest and most vulnerable members of society will benefit, according to the findings of a new review of the evidence. The reviewers call for more research to assess which infectious disease programmes benefit the poor and to identify the mechanisms that determine “pro-poor effectiveness”.
Source: TropIKA.net Journal
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15 Sep 2009
Neglected Tropical Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: Review of Their Prevalence, Distribution, and Disease Burden
A review demonstrates the high burden due to NTDs in Africa. The authors call for this category of diseases to be accorded a higher priority.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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News
28 May 2010
Public searches now possible of database of global R&D funding
Access to data from the G-FINDER survey will help funders and product developers better understand where funding gaps lie and how their investments fit into the global picture.
Source: George Institute
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4 Feb 2010
Obama plans to increase support for global health; neglected disease funding would more than double
Regardless of the state of the global economy, the Obama administration has put forward a budget for 2011 that would increase funding for global health by 9%, and for neglected tropical diseases by an astonishing 140%.
Source: TropIKA.net
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Editorial Opinions
15 Jan 2010
Disease control in Haiti after the earthquake
The burden of infectious disease in Haiti is already the worst in the Americas region. Will this new disaster disrupt long-term efforts to bring these diseases under control?
Source: TropIKA.net
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15 May 2009
Rescuing the bottom billion through control of neglected tropical diseases
Ninety per cent of the NTD disease burden is caused by seven diseases all of which are amenable to control, but increased investment will be needed.
Source: Lancet
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Research Articles
25 May 2010
Tanzanian study confirms that parasitic coinfection is commonplace
Over a quarter of school children who were tested were found to be afflicted by two or more parasitic species.
Source: Parasites & Vectors
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20 May 2010
New drugs still lacking for the infectious diseases of poverty
So far in the 21st century (and with the exception of malaria and AIDS), only four new products have become available for treating or preventing infections in poor communities.
Source: PLoS ONE
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Reports
18 Dec 2009
Neglected disease research & development: new times, new trends
The global budget for research into the infectious diseases of poverty is little changed and AIDS continues to receive a disproportionately large share of the total. But India and Brazil are emerging as key players, particular for the more neglected diseases.
Source: George Institute
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