Tropical Disease Cases

Published: Dec. 19, 2011, 3:17 p.m.

b'Approximately 25% of the world\\u2019s population is infected with intestinal helminths. These neglected tropical diseases greatly impact the world\\u2019s least privileged and most vulnerable populations, especially children and those living in extreme poverty. We will review the global burden of these individual parasites, their life cycles, clinical presentations, and treatment.'