In spite of tremendous advancement made in the field of infectious diseases
during past, many problems still remain. Of the various types of infectious diseases,
parasitic infections yet constitute one of the major public health problem particularly in
developing countries in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Many people in these areas are
suffering from one or more than one parasitic infections and their sequel. This has
been attributed to low socioeconomic standards, poor sanitary facilities, low education
level and limited diagnostic facilities. Rapid and unplanned urbanization has also been
found to be associated with the increase of parasites. In addition, increasing
international travel and business have also contributed to the spread of parasitic
diseases in countries once considered to have no or very low rate of parasitic infections.
Therefore, the importance of parasitic diseases once said to be confined in developing
countries is now emerging in developed countries as well.
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