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Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Ebola-Affected Countries of West Africa

June 25, 2015 | Peter J. Hotez
A globe lies next to the diaphragm of a stethoscope.

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Peter J. Hotez

Senior Fellow in Disease and Humanity
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While global attention in West Africa is focused on the emergence of Ebola virus infection, new information from the published literature and World Health Organization databases reveals that many other neglected tropical diseases are far more widespread and also require urgent attention.

Read the full article in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.

https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003671
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