Search for the following infections; Amebiasis,Trypanosomiasis, Leishmaniasis,Chagas disease, Malaria,Schistosomiasis, Paragonimiasis,and Filariasis, using the CDC and WHO web site forparasite infections. Millions of people are infected globally bythese parasites and thousands to millions die annually,particularly children. a) What are the geographic regionsconsidered endemic for these infections? b) Name 2 countries foreach infection within a region. c) What geographic areas havewitnessed emerging, re-emerging, reduced transmission orelimination of infections? d) Specifically, what information isprovided regarding the WHO's efforts or response in vaccine,treatment or control strategies?
