A One Health Approach for Guinea Worm Disease Control: Scope and Opportunities
Guinea worm disease (GWD) is a neglected tropical disease that was targeted for eradication several decades ago because of its limited geographical distribution, predictable seasonality, straightforward diagnosis, and exclusive infection of humans. However, a growing body of evidence challenges this...
Main Authors: | Matthew R. Boyce, Ellen P. Carlin, Jordan Schermerhorn, Claire J. Standley |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/5/4/159 |
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