Human African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness)

Human African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness)
Author: Christian Burri
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2020-06-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3039289632

As it is a goal to eliminate human African trypanosomiasis (HAT; sleeping sickness) as a public health problem by 2020 and interrupt transmission by 2030, this is a good moment to reflect on what we have achieved, what we want to achieve, and what could get in our way. HAT has a reputation for spectacular reappearances, and the latest peak of 40,000 reported and over 300,000 estimated cases only dates back to 1998. Efforts of the WHO and partners as well as the development of simpler and much better-tolerated treatments, improved diagnostics, and vector control tools made it possible to reduce this number by 95%. Case identification and confirmation remain complex and require specific skills, treatment remains error-prone and reports on long-term survivors have emerged, and the relevance of the animal reservoir for T. b. gambiense HAT needs clarification. In addition, to win the “end game” against this massively stigmatized disease, the human factor will play a key role. This Special Issue addresses many of the burning topics about disease elimination in its 12 research and 7 review articles and one case study. The papers critically reflect the approaches used, investigate the mentioned challenges, and propose novel approaches and interventions from various points of view.

Tropical Veterinary Diseases

Tropical Veterinary Diseases
Author: James A. House
Publisher:
Total Pages: 728
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

The next century has been characterized by The Economist magazine as a dangerous one, and while it is impossible to completely predict the implications of the myriad changes associated with the new world order on the emergence, transmission and control of tropical diseases, they cannot be ignored. Despite improved technology utilizing diagnostic tests and vaccines, the international movement of live animals and the complexity of food trading patterns is increasing the risk of emerging diseases for both animals and humans. Animal pathogens continue to establish new niches and undergo genetic mutation. This volume speaks to these problems in papers that address issues of world trade and disease control; epidemiology, parasitology and microbiology of emerging diseases; and technology, vaccines, pharmaceuticals, quarantine, and regulatory control and communication as tools of control and prevention.

Current Catalog

Current Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1564
Release: 1979
Genre: Medicine
ISBN:

Includes subject section, name section, and 1968-1970, technical reports.

World Animal Review

World Animal Review
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 298
Release: 1998
Genre: Animal industry
ISBN:

A quarterly journal devoted to world developments in animal production, animal health and animal products.