What are tropical diseases?
Tropical diseases are a cluster of infectious diseases that are seen in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Africa, Asia, Central America, South America, and the Eastern Mediterranean. It is mainly transmitted by vectors such as mosquitos, ticks, bugs, flies, etc.
The prevalence of these diseases is attributed to several factors, including limited resources, population growth, climate change, ineffective preventative measures, lack of access to medical care, economic instability, and the emergence of drug resistance. Additionally, poor living conditions, lack of sanitation facilities, inadequate access to clean water, and malnutrition are significant contributors to the prevalence of tropical infectious diseases, often called "diseases of poverty". Today, these diseases are not limited to tropical regions but are also seen in non-tropical areas such as the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. This is primarily due to the rise in global temperatures, increased human expeditions to tropical rainforests, deforestation, growing migration, and increased international air travel and tourism to tropical regions.
Common tropical infections and neglected tropical diseases:
Common tropical diseases that affect humans include Chikungunya, malaria, Zika virus, West Nile virus, tuberculosis, yellow fever, and cholera. In addition to these diseases, the World Health Organization has identified a group of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including Dengue fever, leprosy, rabies, Chagas, African sleeping sickness, dracunculiasis, leishmaniasis, Buruli ulcer, mycetoma, and trachoma. These NTDs are primarily prevalent in regions with poor sanitation facilities. These are caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi.
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Tropical disease research is often hindered due to limited resources and ethical constraints associated with conducting studies on human volunteers. This has slowed the discovery of novel drugs and diagnostics crucial in addressing the increasing incidence of tropical diseases. It is essential to prioritise tropical medicine research to tackle these challenges.
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