Saving lives and protecting people from parasitic diseases

Parasitic diseases, including malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), causedevastating illness and economic burden among millions of people around the world and in theUnited States, threatening local populations, businesses, travelers, and American defense forces.FOR MORE INFORMATION To learn more about CDC\u2019s work to prevent, control, and eliminate parasitic diseases, visit www.cdc.gov/parasitesCS289084-BU POPublication date from document propertis.DPDM_FactSheet.pdf2018602