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Infectious diseases

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Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases of animals that can cause disease when to transmitted humans.

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Features on infectious diseases

10 facts on neglected tropical diseases

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Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)

Tropical Diseases, Special Programme for Research and Training (TDR)

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Publications: Neglected Tropical Diseases

Publications: Tropical Diseases, Special Programme for Research and Training (TDR)

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International Health Regulations (2005)
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Global change and infectious diseases

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