Neglected tropical diseases in children: An assessment of gaps in research prioritization.

• Main Authors: Chris A Rees (Author), Peter J Hotez (Author), Michael C Monuteaux (Author), Michelle Niescierenko (Author), Florence T Bourgeois (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:Despite the known burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) on child health, there is limited information on current efforts to increase pediatric therapeutic options. Our objective was to quantify and characterize research activity and treatment availability for NTDs in children in or...