The field-testing of a novel integrated mapping protocol for neglected tropical diseases.

• Main Authors: Sonia Pelletreau (Author), Mawuli Nyaku (Author), Massitan Dembele (Author), Boubacar Sarr (Author), Philip Budge (Author), Rachael Ross (Author), Els Mathieu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2011-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Vertical control and elimination programs focused on specific neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) can achieve notable success by reducing the prevalence and intensity of infection. However, many NTD-endemic countries have not been able to launch or scale-up programs because they lack the...