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"Big Three" Infectious Diseases: Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV/AIDS.

Authors :
Makam P
Matsa R
Source :
Current topics in medicinal chemistry [Curr Top Med Chem] 2021; Vol. 21 (31), pp. 2779-2799.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Infectious diseases have been evolving and re-evolving over the ages and causing immense misery to humans. Among them, some have been prevented and eradicated, but few are still threatening the modern era since their origin. The majority of these infectious diseases are poverty-driven, hence highly prevalent in the lower-income and mid-income countries of Africa and Asia. The world's deadliest infections, including Tuberculosis, Malaria and HIV/AIDS, have been considered as the "Big Three" infectious diseases (BTIDs). With leading infections and deaths every year, the BTIDs have been recognized as the world's greatest pandemics. In light of these alarming situations, this review has been aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of chemotherapeutics, associated challenges and future perspectives of BTIDs.<br /> (Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.net.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1873-4294
Volume :
21
Issue :
31
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Current topics in medicinal chemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34530712
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2174/1568026621666210916170417