This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Neglected and Emerging Tropical Diseases in South and Southeast Asia and Northern Australia" that was publi

Neglected and Emerging Tropical Diseases in South and Southeast Asia and Northern Australia.

"The presence, or absence, of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) can be seen as a proxy for poverty and for the success of interventions aimed at reducing pover

Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimic