Letter to the Editor

Neglected Tropical Diseases in Pakistan: A Story of Neglect

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KHAN A, TARIQ M, SIMSEK S, AFZAL MS, FASIHI HARANDI M, ALI S, SHABBIR RMK, AHMED H. Neglected Tropical Diseases in Pakistan: A Story of Neglect. Iran J Parasitol. 2020;15(4):618-620.