The Global Economic and Health Burden of Human Hookworm Infection.

BACKGROUND:Even though human hookworm infection is highly endemic in many countries throughout the world, its global economic and health impact is not well known. Without a better understanding of hookworm's economic burden worldwide, it is difficult for decision makers such as funders, policy...

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Main Authors: Sarah M Bartsch, Peter J Hotez, Lindsey Asti, Kristina M Zapf, Maria Elena Bottazzi, David J Diemert, Bruce Y Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-09-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5015833?pdf=render