Why Arboviruses Can Be Neglected Tropical Diseases

A Epidemia De Zika E Os Limites Da Saúde Global

“…Desde a década de 2000, doenças negligenciadas como a Zika têm sido reconhecidas como, simultaneamente, um resultado e um mecanismo perpetuador da pobreza (Hotez, 2013) -as denominadas, "doenças da pobreza" ou "doenças tropicais da pobreza". No contexto atual, alguns autores têm destacado que as arboviroses, e mais especificamente a Zika, atingem com particular intensidade as pessoas negligenciadas pelas políticas públicas -ou seja, as pessoas que não têm acesso a condições adequadas de habitação e saneamento, de infraestrutura sanitária e a melhor informação sobre prevenção de doenças(Aguiar e Araújo, 2016; Parsons, 2016;Kambale et al, 2016;LaBeaud, 2008).…”

Paracoccidioidomycosis surveillance and control

“…PCM presents several characteristics that permit it to be considered a neglected disease: it occurs in poor and rural environments; disproportionately affects lowincome populations; perpetuates a vicious cycle of the disease, between poverty and inadequate health care; does not receive attention from the developed world; is outside the purview of the Global Fund and its related programs; promotes poverty by causing long-lasting sequelae and devastating impacts on individual work productivity and quality of life; generally disables, rather than kills; involves patients who are not able to obtain the drug therapy; and, finally, it affects patients who frequently ask for medical care very late, when the disease is at an advanced stage (4)(5)(6). In addition, like several neglected tropical diseases, PCM has been extensively studied by researchers from developed countries or from renowned research centers in developing countries.…”

Potential Antivirals: Natural Products Targeting Replication Enzymes of Dengue and Chikungunya Viruses

“…Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) compose a group of infections that primarily affects the world's poorest populations; they continue to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among the poorest people in developing countries [1][2][3][4]. NTDs affect more than one billion individuals who have inadequate access to safe water, sanitation, and appropriate housing.…”

“…The NTDs are caused by helminths, protozoa, and tropical bacterial. Because of their link to poverty in developing countries, diseases caused by several arboviruses, including dengue virus (DENV) and chikungunya virus (CHIKV), should be considered NTDs [3].…”