title: The Concept Paper on the Helminth Drug Initiative. Onchocerciasis/lymphatic filariasis and schistosomiasis: opportunities and challenges for the discovery of new drugs/diagnostics.
abstract: The background to TDR's search for new drugs for the management of schistosomiasis and onchocerciasis/lymphatic filariasis is summarised, along with an outline of the existing screening strategy. Recommendations are made for future efforts to maximise the possibilities for success, including the formation of a 'worm initiative' to promote a more integrated approach.
authors.affiliation: Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), World Health Organization, 20 Avenue Appia - 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland +41 22 791 3767 ; +41 22 791 4825 ; nwakas@who.int.
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hudson
authors.forename: Solomon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nwaka