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Comment
. 2021 Aug;37(8):694-697.
doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2021.05.003. Epub 2021 May 14.

The impact of COVID-19 on neglected parasitic diseases: what to expect?

Danilo C Miguel  1 , Mariana B C Brioschi  2 , Leticia B Rosa  2 , Karen Minori  2 , Nathalia Grazzia  2
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The impact of COVID-19 on neglected parasitic diseases: what to expect?

Danilo C Miguel et al. Trends Parasitol. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Here we highlight coinfections of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with ectoparasites, helminths, and protozoa, described in the literature, and the urgent need to understand the conditions of these associated pathologies. We emphasize the notion that such information is crucial for the continuity of measures that have been used for decades to control neglected parasitic diseases.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; coinfection; neglected tropical diseases; parasite.

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Declaration of interests The authors declare no competing interests.

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