Abstract
Prevention (prophylaxis) and treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms has been attempted in four ways:
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improvements in housing, sanitation and hygiene
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control of vectors
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development of vaccines
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development of drugs
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Gutteridge, W.E., Coombs, G.H. (1977). Control of Diseases caused by Parasitic Protozoa. In: Biochemistry of Parasitic Protozoa. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-15809-6_2
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