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Global “worming”: Climate change and its projected general impact on human helminth infections.

Authors :
Blum, Alexander J.
Hotez, Peter J.
Source :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 7/19/2018, Vol. 12 Issue 7, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

An editorial is presented on climate change and its effect on infections induced by heminths. It highlights the significant role of the changes in the prospective activity of the parasitic worm's species as well as the emergence and downfall. It also outlines their management through vector control, biotechnology and mass drug administration (MDA).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19352727
Volume :
12
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
130799195
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006370