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Q&A: tropical diseases

Why are some tropical diseases called "neglected"?

What is dengue and how is it treated?

What is sleeping sickness?

How is leprosy eliminated in affected countries?

What is the best treatment against malaria?

What is being done about yellow fever? Should children be vaccinated?

What is guinea worm? Is it a real worm?

Do all mosquitoes transmit malaria?


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