Provides a detailed perspective of the role of neglected tropical diseases in this specific geographic region

Refers to the main causes for and most prevalent NTDs in Europe and Central Asia

Brings together the expertise and detailed knowledge of individuals from various institutions and working environments

Provides a detailed perspective of the role of NTDs in Europe and Central Asia Refers to the main causes of most prevalent NTDs in these regions Brings together the expertise of individuals from various institutions and working environments

Autorentext

Dr. Steinmann and Dr. Utzinger have dedicated their careers to the epidemiology and control of NTDs, with an emphasis on soil-transmitted helminthiases, schistosomiasis, food-borne trematodiases and leprosy. They are leading experts in their respective fields and share their experience from decades of work in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America with students, as advisors and through numerous scientific publications.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Europe and Central Asia: an update on the epidemiology and control efforts.- Food-borne trematodes a focus on Russia.- Taenia solium cysticercosis/taeniosis in Europe and Central Asia.- Leishmaniasis in Europe and Central Asia epidemiology, impact of habitat and lifestyle changes, HIV co-infection.- Chagas disease in Europe.- Neglected Tropical Diseases in travelers.- Diagnosis and treatment of neglected tropical diseases in Europe: Laboratory infrastructure, diagnostic techniques, disease notification and surveillance systems.