Microorganisms in Neglected Tropical Diseases
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Public Health Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pathology; immunology; tropical disease
Interests: Immunology; pharmacology; pathology; inflammation; immunomodulators; leishmaniasis; tumor; cellular biology; molecular biology; biochemistry
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Dear Colleagues,
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are defined by the World Health Organization as a diverse group of poverty-promoting infectious diseases, caused by various pathogenic microorganisms. These diseases affect over 1 billion individuals globally and are geographically associated with human and animal populations already affected by health and economic disparities, predominantly in tropical regions, especially those in rural and impoverished urban areas of low- and middle-income countries. However, NTDs can also impact specific communities within high-income nations, posing significant challenges to public health with social and economic implications.
A multidisciplinary approach to studying the pathogenic microorganisms responsible for NTDs—comprising viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi—is essential for developing effective monitoring and prevention tools. Rapid response strategies that integrate human, animal, and environmental health research, i.e., a One Health perspective, are vital for reducing the burden of these diseases and safeguarding public health on a global scale.
This Special Issue will disseminate novel insights on interdisciplinary approaches encompassing microorganism-related studies, including ecology, taxonomy, and genetics, as well as disease-related aspects such as the epidemiology, pathology, immunology, and pharmacology of NTD. This Special Issue will provide valuable perspectives on managing Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Dr. Ana Lucia Abreu-Silva
Prof. Dr. Fernando Almeida-Souza
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- malaria
- Chagas disease
- dengue, chikungunya
- zika
- human African trypanosomiasis
- leishmaniasis
- leprosy
- Hansen disease
- lymphatic filariasis
- sporotrichosis
- rabies
- schistosomiasis
- trachoma
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