Current status of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the Philippines

• Main Authors: Leonardo, Lydia R, Hernandez, Leda, Magturo, Theodora Cecile, Palasi, Winston, Rubite, Julie Mart, de Cadiz, Aleyla, Moendeg, Kharleezelle J, Fornillos, Raffy Jay, Tabios, Ian Kim B, Mistica, Myra, Fontanilla, Ian Kendrich C
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2019
• Subjects: Biology; Parasitic Diseases
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/biology-faculty-pubs/31; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001706X19309015?casa_token=Bgyc1h6th8gAAAAA:ia2XWan0tcciQyUZ6V8tuBo1_YmkCz7wMFef20SQzR--qrxJw-UzZxoV-j6EPM64CRCpWrTt0f4
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

In the Philippines, ten NTDs are prevalent, but only six namely LF, schistosomiasis, STH, food-borne trematodiases, rabies and leprosy are considered to be of public health importance. The 81 provinces in the country are endemic for at least one of these NTDs. Others may be endemic for two or even m...