Neglected and Emergent Diseases

Dear Colleagues, 

Neglected diseases have serious implications for public health and economy of communities all over the world. They are endemic in many developing countries, constantly being associated with poor sanitary conditions and inadequate nutrition. Moreover, they have been neglected on both a national and international scale; therefore, communities in these underdeveloped countries lack access to necessary public health and healthcare systems for the treatment of neglected diseases. They represent one of the main causes of death and disability and, in this sense, represent a major obstacle to health security and human progress. Furthermore, serious challenges have arisen from infectious diseases, including the emergence of new ones. The emergence of new diseases, such as COVID-19, are accelerated by the globalized environment that we are living in. 

This Special Issue is focused on Neglected and Emerging Diseases. We invite you to submit original and review articles related to this issue. This Special Issue aims to provide new information about these diseases; a better understanding is essential to achieve control of such diseases. 

Prof. Dr. Alexsandro Galdino
Dr. Rodolfo Cordeiro Giunchetti
Guest Editors

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