Abstract:
Neglected tropical diseases are a medically diverse group of tropical infections which are especially common in low-income populations in developing regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They are caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and helminths. Different organizations define the set of diseases differently. In sub-Saharan Africa, the impact of these diseases as a group is comparable to malaria and tuberculosis. Some of these diseases have known preventive measures or acute medical treatments which are available in the developed world but which are not universally available in poorer areas. In some cases, the treatments are relatively inexpensive. For example, the treatment for schistosomiasis is USD $0.20 per child per year. Nevertheless, control of neglected diseases is estimated to require funding of between USD $2 billion to USD $3 billion over the next five to seven years.
Discussion:
To truly understand what a neglected disease is and to fully comprehend the newer forms of NTD’s and other viruses being produced, one must look towards the past due to the fact that many viruses evolve …show more content…
Cysticerci infection is endemic to many countries in Latin America and south-east Asia, India, Haiti, and China, but is most recognized as a public health crisis in sub-Saharan Africa (Savioli). It is particularly devastating for subsistence farmers in developing countries. It can wreak economic havoc on agricultural/food systems dependent on pig-production since infected pig carcasses are condemned. Cysticercosis has emerged in sub-Saharan Africa due to increasing popularity of pork consumption and may be imported into non-endemic regions such as USA via migration of agricultural workers and international travel
Neglected tropical diseases are a medically diverse group of tropical infections which are especially common in low-income populations in developing regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They are caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and helminths. Different organizations define the set of diseases differently. In sub-Saharan Africa, the impact of these diseases as a group is comparable to malaria and tuberculosis. Some of these diseases have known preventive measures or acute medical treatments which are available in the developed world but which are not universally available in poorer areas. In some cases, the treatments are relatively inexpensive. For example, the treatment for schistosomiasis is USD $0.20 per child per year. Nevertheless, control of neglected diseases is estimated to require funding of between USD $2 billion to USD $3 billion over the next five to seven years.
Discussion:
To truly understand what a neglected disease is and to fully comprehend the newer forms of NTD’s and other viruses being produced, one must look towards the past due to the fact that many viruses evolve …show more content…
Cysticerci infection is endemic to many countries in Latin America and south-east Asia, India, Haiti, and China, but is most recognized as a public health crisis in sub-Saharan Africa (Savioli). It is particularly devastating for subsistence farmers in developing countries. It can wreak economic havoc on agricultural/food systems dependent on pig-production since infected pig carcasses are condemned. Cysticercosis has emerged in sub-Saharan Africa due to increasing popularity of pork consumption and may be imported into non-endemic regions such as USA via migration of agricultural workers and international travel