A systematic review of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Myanmar.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect most impoverished communities in developing countries, like Myanmar in Southeast Asia. NTDs have been understudied and underreported in Myanmar.

Methods

A systematic review of published and grey literature (1900-2023) on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Myanmar was conducted. The literature search included five international databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Ovid Global Health, and Web of Science Core Collection and one national database: the Myanmar Central Biomedical Library (locally published papers and grey literature). The selection criteria included articles with all types of study designs of current or previous infections conducted in humans, that reported NTDs, recognised by WHO, US CDC, and listed in PLoS NTDs. We i

SUBMITTER: Swe MMM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10619876 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature