The role of nutrition in integrated programs to control neglected tropical diseases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>There are strong and direct relationships between undernutrition and the disease caused by infectious organisms, including the diverse pathogens labeled as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Undernutrition increases the risk of infection, the severity of disease...

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Main Authors: Hall Andrew, Zhang Yaobi, MacArthur Chad, Baker Shawn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:BMC Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/10/41