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Current Topics in Leishmaniasis

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🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 - 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🌍

Today we recognize World Chagas Disease Day, a crucial occasion to raise awareness about Chagas disease, often referred to as the "silent disease." This condition primarily affects marginalized communities lacking access to healthcare. Early detection and treatment are vital to prevent serious complications such as cardiac and digestive issues.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲?

Caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, Chagas disease is transmitted mainly through triatomine bugs. It can also spread through organ transplants, blood transfusions, and from mother to child during pregnancy.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲

The theme for 2025 is "Prevent, Control, Care: Everyone's Role in Chagas Disease." This highlights the importance of public awareness and support for early detection and ongoing care initiatives.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Despite a decline in cases in Latin America, infections are rising in non-endemic regions like the U.S. and Europe. Increased vigilance from governments and health organizations is essential for controlling this disease.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲:

- Avoid sleeping outdoors or in poorly constructed homes
- Use insecticide-treated materials
- Practice safe food and water precautions
- Be cautious with blood transfusions and organ transplants in endemic areas

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲!

#WorldChagasDay #ChagasDisease #HealthAwareness #PreventChagas #PublicHealth #HealthcareAccess #TropicalDiseases #SilentDisease #SCABPharmacy #GlobalHealth #FightChagas

"Due to rising temperatures, the Organization of Ibero-American States (EOI) has warned of new threats. The tiger mosquito, from Southeast Asia, has begun to colonize much of Catalonia and the Valencian Community. Tropical diseases such as malaria, Zika virus, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, West Nile virus, and others are re-emerging in Spain in areas where they were previously eradicated or never occurred, as high temperatures allow the vectors (mainly mosquitoes) that transmit them to persist."—Juanjo Santos

Spain Ranks First Among European Countries in Terms of Heat-Related Mortality >

https://www.climatescorecard.org/2024/08/spain-ranks-first-among-european-countries-in-terms-of-heat-related-mortality/

#Spain #GlobalWarming #viruses #ExtremeHeat #IncreasedMortality #drought #TropicalDiseases #Cáceres #CiudadReal #Catalonia #Valencia #HeatRelatedDeath #biodiversity #TemperatureIncrease #SeaLevelRise #FoodInsecurity #water ##agriculture

A "relentless #summer of extreme #weather."

https://youtube.com/watch?v=3YP6mDLGO4o&si=_nZFAUV1jWNnhQmY

#ClimateJustice #climate #climatechange #climatecrisis
#Houston #Hawaii #flood #heatdome #tropicaldiseases

The Fever, the Rash, and the Zika Virus: What to Look Fora
Identify the warning signs of Zika virus infection. Learn about the fever, rash, and other symptoms, and know when to seek medical attention.
https://medium.com/@daffodil.ability/the-fever-the-rash-and-the-zika-virus-what-to-look-for-b21f0fd2b20e

#ZikaVirus #ZikaSymptoms #FeverAndRash #MosquitoBorneDiseases #TropicalDiseases #mrmed

Fever and Dengue: A Doctor's Guide to Symptoms and When to See a Doctor
Dengue fever alert! Identify the subtle signs, prevent complications, and know when to rush to the doctor. Expert insights inside!
https://mrmedpharmacy.substack.com/p/fever-and-dengue-a-doctors-guide

#DengueFever #FeverSymptoms #MosquitoBorneDiseases #TropicalDiseases #DenguePrevention #DengueTreatment #MedicalEmergency #PublicHealth #mrmed

If eliminated, it would be an amazing achievement.

"Globally, Guinea worm has declined from an estimated 3.56 million cases across 20 countries in 1986 to just 14 human cases in 5 countries in 2023 — mostly through bottom-up, low-technology efforts similar to those in South Sudan. What’s more, this has been achieved despite the lack of a vaccine or drug treatment for the parasite."

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02306-8

#Diseases #Parasites #GuineaWorm #TropicalDiseases