Mapping the Geographic Distribution of Tungiasis in Sub-Saharan Africa
The geographic distribution of tungiasis is poorly understood, despite the frequent occurrence of the disease in marginalized populations of low socioeconomic status. To date, little work is available to define the geography of this neglected tropical disease (NTD). This exploratory study incorporat...
Main Author: | Mark A. Deka |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/5/3/122 |
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