New times: tropical medicine for the cities and beyond

The importance of originality in scientific research on neglected tropical diseases

“…Progress has been made toward the treatment and partial prevention of several neglected diseases, but the worldwide spread of leishmaniases and Chagas disease is worrisome 1,2 . To contribute to the discussion on these neglected tropical diseases, the recorded levels of morbidity and mortality, which are now considered a global health problem requiring international solidarity, must be considered 3 .…”