Infectious Diseases of the Nervous System and Their Impact in Developing Countries
2009

Infectious Diseases of the Nervous System in Developing Countries

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Roberto Bruzzone, Monique Dubois-Dalcq, Georges E. Grau, Diane E. Griffin, Krister Kristensson

Hypothesis

Infectious diseases of the nervous system are often neglected despite their significant impact on human suffering and socioeconomic development.

Conclusion

Infectious diseases of the nervous system in developing countries require urgent attention and improved strategies for diagnosis and treatment.

Supporting Evidence

  • Cerebral malaria can lead to severe neurological complications and has a high mortality rate in children.
  • Human African trypanosomiasis has re-emerged as a significant health threat in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • HIV can lead to neurocognitive disorders, significantly affecting daily life and employment.

Takeaway

Some diseases that affect the brain can make it hard for people to think or move, especially in poorer countries. We need to find better ways to help people with these diseases.

Limitations

The publication discusses various diseases but does not provide specific data or detailed methodologies for each condition.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.ppat.1000199

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