Neglected Tropical Diseases - Europe and Central Asia

lt;p>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. 

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.