Infectious diseases have influenced the biological, historical, and political development of the human species more than any other factor: from the outcome of wars to the success of empires, from the pace of technological advance to the structure of society [1]. Dracunculiasis (Guinea worm disease) was considered a mild affliction not warranting a widespread public health campaign. However, examination of the benefits of eradicating Guinea worm disease (GWD) reveals the effort is contributing to development, including contributions to certain Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) [2].
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23738022?dopt=Abstract
DO - 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002160 IS - 5 J2 - PLoS Negl Trop Dis LA - eng N2 -Infectious diseases have influenced the biological, historical, and political development of the human species more than any other factor: from the outcome of wars to the success of empires, from the pace of technological advance to the structure of society [1]. Dracunculiasis (Guinea worm disease) was considered a mild affliction not warranting a widespread public health campaign. However, examination of the benefits of eradicating Guinea worm disease (GWD) reveals the effort is contributing to development, including contributions to certain Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) [2].
PY - 2013 EP - e2160 T2 - PLoS neglected tropical diseases TI - Contributions of the Guinea worm disease eradication campaign toward achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. UR - http://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/asset?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0002160.PDF VL - 7 SN - 1935-2735 ER -