Diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases among patients with persistent digestive disorders (diarrhoea and/or abdominal pain >= 14 days): a multi-country, prospective, non-experimental case-control study (vol 15, 338, 2015)

Background: Diarrhoea still accounts for considerable mortality and morbidity worldwide. The highest burden is concentrated in tropical areas where populations lack access to clean water, adequate sanitation and hygiene. In contrast to acute diarrhoea ( POLMAN, Katja, et al. Diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases among patients with persistent digestive disorders (diarrhoea and/or abdominal pain ≥14 days): a multi-country, prospective, non-experimental case–control study. BMC Infectious Diseases, 2015, vol. 15, no. 1 DOI : 10.1186/s12879-015-1074-x

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