title: Communicable diseases: a major burden of morbidity and mortality.
abstract: A brief overview of the present situation regarding some of the world's most important diseases is given. Particular mention is made of dengue, yellow fever, malaria and parasitic diseases. Vaccination is concluded to have a major role in combating these diseases.
authors: Division of Communicable Diseases, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Torrigiani
mesh_terms: D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D009017:Morbidity; D014611:Vaccination