scholarly journals Endomyocardial fibrosis associated with mansoni schistosomiasis

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 644-645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata de Carvalho Bicalho Carneiro ◽  
Alexandre Lemos da Silveira Santos ◽  
Luisa Campos Caldeira Brant ◽  
Fábio Tôrres Rabelo ◽  
Carla Maia Ligeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Fibrous Tissue ◽  
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Tropical Disease ◽  
Endomyocardial Fibrosis ◽  
Neglected Tropical Disease ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Schistosomiasis Mansoni

Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is a neglected tropical disease that affects millions of people worldwide. EMF is the most common cause of restrictive cardiomyopathy, caused by deposition of fibrous tissue on endocardial surfaces. EMF is a major cause of death in areas where it is endemic, but the pathogenesis of the disease is poorly understood. Schistosomiasis mansoni is a parasitic disease endemic in Brazil, where EMF has also been described. The association between EMF and schistosomiasis has been suggested in various publications, seeking a possible correlation between endocardial and periportal fibroses. This report describes a case of EMF associated with schistosomiasis.

scholarly journals Phytol, a Diterpene Alcohol from Chlorophyll, as a Drug against Neglected Tropical Disease Schistosomiasis Mansoni

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e2617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josué de Moraes ◽  
Rosimeire N. de Oliveira ◽  
Jéssica P. Costa ◽  
Antonio L. G. Junior ◽  
Damião P. de Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tropical Disease ◽  
Neglected Tropical Disease ◽  
Schistosomiasis Mansoni ◽  
Diterpene Alcohol

scholarly journals Canine Leishmaniosis: A Silent Burden in Southeast Asia and Elucidating Existing Knowledge Gap

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Abdul Rani PA
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Tropical Disease ◽  
Neglected Tropical Disease ◽  
Canine Leishmaniosis ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Southern Europe ◽  
Vector Borne Diseases ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
The Tropics

Canine leishmaniosis is one of the most important canine vector - borne diseases (CVBD) caused by protozoan Leishmania sp . which pose zoonotic threat as some of its species are zoonotic. This parasitic disease is classified as Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) and can be found in parts of the tropics, subtropics and southern Europe. A lot of studies had been carried out across the globe but lack in Southeast Asia, thus its epi zootiology is still poorly understood. This article is meant to create awareness of the existence of this zoonotic disease amongst veterinary personnel, scientific community and readers.

scholarly journals Trends in diagnostic approach of scabies as a neglected tropical disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reqgi First Trasia
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Tropical Disease ◽  
Neglected Tropical Disease ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Skin Reactions ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
The World

Scabies is a parasitic disease of the skin that is difficult to enforce if the clinical symptoms are not typical. The diagnosis relies on clinical symptoms to be less efficient and only has a sensitivity of less than 50% because it is difficult to distinguish active infestations, residual skin reactions, or reinfestations. Misdiagnosis results in wrong treatment and causes the patient to not recover and continues to be a source of infection for the environment. The exact diagnosis of scabies is determined by finding mites or eggs on laboratory tests, but mites are difficult to find because only a few mites infest sufferers. For this reason, various studies in the world have tried to develop diagnostic methods in the enforcement of scabies. This article will describe the trend of establishing a diagnosis of scabies, as well as the advantages and disadvantages in its application.

Energy-Sensing Pathways in Ischemia: The Counterbalance Between AMPK and mTORC

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (45) ◽  
pp. 4763-4770
Author(s):  
Angel Cespedes ◽  
Mario Villa ◽  
Irene Benito-Cuesta ◽  
Maria J. Perez-Alvarez ◽  
Lara Ordoñez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Middle Cerebral Artery ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Brain Pathology ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Specific Analysis ◽  
Energy Sensing ◽  
Cerebral Artery Occlusion

: Stroke is an important cause of death and disability, and it is the second leading cause of death worldwide. In humans, middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) is the most common cause of ischemic stroke. The damage occurs due to the lack of nutrients and oxygen contributed by the blood flow. : The present review aims to analyze to what extent the lack of each of the elements of the system leads to damage and which mechanisms are unaffected by this deficiency. We believe that the specific analysis of the effect of lack of each component could lead to the emergence of new therapeutic targets for this important brain pathology.

scholarly journals Evaluating the potential impact of interruptions to neglected tropical disease programmes due to COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 115 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-204
Author(s):  
T Déirdre Hollingsworth ◽  
Pauline Mwinzi ◽  
Andreia Vasconcelos ◽  
Sake J de Vlas
Keyword(s):  
Tropical Disease ◽  
Neglected Tropical Disease ◽  
Potential Impact

scholarly journals Suicide prevention in low- and middle-income countries: part perceptions, partial solutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 211 (5) ◽  
pp. 264-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. S. Jacob
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Personal Distress ◽  
Public Health Perspective ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

SummarySuicide, a common cause of death in many low- and middle-income countries, has often been viewed through a medical/psychiatric lens. Such perspectives medicalise social and personal distress and suggest individual and medication-based treatments. This editorial argues for the need to examine suicide from a public health perspective and suggests the need for population-based social and economic interventions.

scholarly journals Using Co-authorship Networks to Map and Analyse Global Neglected Tropical Disease Research with an Affiliation to Germany

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e0004182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max Ernst Bender ◽  
Suzanne Edwards ◽  
Peter von Philipsborn ◽  
Fridolin Steinbeis ◽  
Thomas Keil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tropical Disease ◽  
Neglected Tropical Disease ◽  
Disease Research

scholarly journals Genome Sequence ofMadurella mycetomatismm55, Isolated from a Human Mycetoma Case in Sudan

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Smit ◽  
Martijn F. L. Derks ◽  
Sander Bervoets ◽  
Ahmed Fahal ◽  
Willem van Leeuwen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genome Sequence ◽  
Causative Agent ◽  
Tropical Disease ◽  
Neglected Tropical Disease ◽  
Madurella Mycetomatis

We present the first genome sequence for a strain of the main mycetoma causative agent,Madurella mycetomatis. This 36.7-Mb genome sequence will offer new insights into the pathogenesis of mycetoma, and it will contribute to the development of better therapies for this neglected tropical disease.

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