The experiments and results were derived by FG and the preparation and correction of the final draft were done by PT and RY.
RB, BT and BV participated in the elaboration of the protocol, and the preparation and correction of the manuscript.
The pre-publication history for this paper can be accessed here: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/14/323/prepub We thank Marian Bakker and Nicole Siemensma-Muhlenberg (EUROCAT-NNL, Groningen, The Netherlands) for their contribution to the description of the EUROCAT-NNL registry, collection of data, preparation and correction of the database, and for methodological advice.
FD is the coordinator of the project and helps for the interpretation of results, preparation and corrections of this paper.
So, the individual who can start ASAP will have a distinct advantage over one who is facing several months of writing, defense preparation, and corrections.
RLS was responsible for supervision of data analysis, manuscript preparation, review, corrections and submission.
AN, SNW & CA conceived and designed the study; AN was responsible for data analysis, manuscript preparation, review, corrections and submission.
VM, EG, GR, AVS, MK, IL, MHS and JAH contributed to the preparation and corrections of the manuscript.
*: not WRLFMD reference numbers -: host animal not indicated NA: not applicable CA conceived and designed the study, undertook field work, laboratory studies, data analysis, manuscript preparation, review, corrections and submission.
RC: international expert in pain assessment and management: technical advice about the study design, manuscript preparation, review, and correction.
