Tropical disease

cannot overlook the issue of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). While mainly effecting populations in poverty, the diseases infect over a billion people globally in around 150 tropical and subtropical countries (WHO). As a result of prevalent health issues in more developed nations, NTDs are often overlooked and downgraded in the overall health importance scale. Neglected tropical diseases are often neglected due to their lack of relevance and breadth of infection. While highly prevalent in many underdeveloped portions of the world, they are largely unseen in more developed countries. This discrepancy pushes the diseases off our radar as we care for the most part about ourselves and the issues we may face…

the economic impact that geography plays for developing nations. For many of these countries, their location contributes to the prevalence of tropical diseases. In order to overcome this obstacle, a developing country should focus its efforts on expanding the nation’s healthcare infrastructure by constructing a network of accessible and affordable medical and emergency services and dedicating resources to the research and development of vaccines against common tropical diseases. By reducing the…

battle with infectious diseases was largely over, thus the focus to ascertain causes, treatments, prevention, and cures for chronic illnesses (Sattenspiel, 2000). This belief can be justified in Western Europe and the United States, but it was certainly not warranted for most parts of the globe. In contemporary history, the tropical regions have faced the scourge of infectious diseases than the temperate world. The thrive for these infectious diseases in the tropics is attributable to high…

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, caused by the bacteria genus Leptospira, that can cause a variety of symptoms and which, untreated, may lead to meningitis, kidney damage, or even death (“Leptospirosis”). Leptospires, bacteria of the genus Leptospira, appear as tightly coiled spirals and achieve optimal growth at 28-30°C, thriving in warm and humid regions. However, because most tropical, humid countries are also developing counties, chances of exposure are greater in those areas (Levett).…

Tropical Fruits Tropical fruit is any type of fruit produced in tree that is native to the tropics. The tropics are usually as the region and area of the globe that is between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. Tropical region has unique environmental conditions and therefore creates a habitat that is usually for diverse species of fauna and flora. Many tropical fruits are mostly used and consumed by humans, and certain fruits are widely known where its demands are high. (Site) There…

1. Define allopathic medicine and at least two criteria that support allopathic viewpoints. Allopathic medicine, which is also known as biomedicine or Western medicine, involves the treatment of diseases using surgery, radiation, or pharmaceutical drugs. All of these treatments are used to quickly treat and suppress symptoms in the body. Because allopathic medicine is not holistic, every drug or procedure has a distinct purpose. It is acceptable to remove organs in order to save other organs…

and they are atmospheric, hydrologic, and geologic. Manmade hazards or also known as technological hazards poses many hazards that can affect communities. Manufacturing, transporting, and the utilization of chemicals, explosives, disease agents, radioactive materials, and other harmful substances to include terrorism are considered manmade hazards. This…

come from racial areas. Landes responds because they cannot just ignore the subject or change history. He also states that “today is an age of tropical medicine and high technology.” This means that one should not just assume that the world will develop into an equal society. The world is an unfair arena for many working families. I believe this will not change in future events. List some of the variables and circumstances that contribute to disease (and thus poverty?) in tropical regions. One…

BIOLOGYOF TARO LEAF BLIGHT (Phytophthora colocasiae Racib) - A REVIEW ABSTRACT Taro is a tropical tuber crop highly valued in developing countries. It is mostly susceptible to Phytophthora colocasiae, a leaf blight disease (TLB) causing a 25%-50% loss in yield. The pathogen results not only in reduction in vigor, quality and yield but also constitute a barrier to international exchange of germplasm. The warm, humid days, cool and wet nights of the tropics are ideal for reproduction and…

William’s article discussed the misconception that deforestation is a recent occurrence, and that it has been gaining momentum in the tropical forest regions of the world since approximately the 1950’s (Williams, 2001). The writer would continue to compare the amount of damage to the environment over the centuries due to the effects of deforestation. Chopping down trees is part of an age-old human quest for shelter, food, and warmth; Trees provide wood for construction, shelter, and the making…