Preface

This work will provoke a lot of debate as it covers an interesting topic. I feel compelled to share my knowledge, analyses, and conclusions after working for numerous years in the field of pharmacy. I have written many papers and book chapters on various facets. Perhaps this description will increase knowledge of the issue and initiate a discussion that could result in significant ideological transformations. There are two reading categories for this book. First off, it can be read by regular individuals with little to no prior knowledge of science. Professionals from academia and government organizations will be represented by the second set of readers. It is hard to believe that all members of the scientific community will comply with the concepts and ideas presented in this work. But I do hope that the knowledge and information provided will serve as a guide for all the sections of society.

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse collection of 20 illnesses that are primarily found in tropical regions and impact more than 1 billion people who reside in underdeveloped communities. Numerous pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and toxins, are responsible for their development. More than one billion people suffer from the terrible health, social, and fiscal effects of these diseases. There are 12 chapters in the book. The introduction to neglected diseases is broadly introduced in Chapter 1 of this book. The strategies to overcome the impact of neglected diseases on the world are discussed in Chapter 2, which also provides a step-by-step process to handle such conditions. The current therapeutic strategy for leprosy, dengue, lymphatic filariasis, dracunculiasis, helminthiasis, Chagas disease, neurocysticercosis, leishmaniasis, rabies, trematodiasis, Buruli ulcer and trachoma is introduced in Chapter 3 to 12, along with an account of possible disease mechanism, transmission and management protocol.

I wish a lot of people read this book. In order to escape the mistakes of the past, we must alter course and begin utilizing knowledge built up by scientists.