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Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a neglected tropical disease in Latin America.
Álvarez-Hernández, Gerardo; Paddock, Christopher D; Walker, David H; Valenzuela, Jesus G; Calleja-López, J R Tadeo; Rivera-Rosas, Cristian Noé; Sotelo-Mundo, Rogerio Rafael.
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  • Álvarez-Hernández G; Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
  • Paddock CD; National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
  • Walker DH; Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States of America.
  • Valenzuela JG; Vector Molecular Biology Section, Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, Maryland, United States of America.
  • Calleja-López JRT; Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
  • Rivera-Rosas CN; Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
  • Sotelo-Mundo RR; Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C., Hermosillo, Sonora, México.
PLoS Negl Trop Dis ; 18(7): e0012276, 2024 Jul.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38990838
ABSTRACT
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), a severe and extraordinarily lethal infectious disease, has emerged as a widespread public health crisis among predominantly vulnerable populations in several countries of Latin America, particularly evident in northern Mexico. Historically, RMSF has gained less attention than many other tropical infectious diseases, resulting in insufficient allocations of resources and development of capabilities for its prevention and control in endemic regions. We argue that RMSF fulfills accepted criteria for a neglected tropical disease (NTD). The relative neglect of RMSF in most Latin American countries contributes to disparities in morbidity and mortality witnessed in this region. By recognizing RMSF as an NTD, an increased public policy interest, equitable and more appropriate allocation of resources, scientific interest, and social participation can ameliorate the impact of this potentially treatable disease, particularly in vulnerable populations.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Febre Maculosa das Montanhas Rochosas / Doenças Negligenciadas Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: PLoS Negl Trop Dis Assunto da revista: MEDICINA TROPICAL Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: México País de publicação: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Febre Maculosa das Montanhas Rochosas / Doenças Negligenciadas Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: PLoS Negl Trop Dis Assunto da revista: MEDICINA TROPICAL Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: México País de publicação: Estados Unidos