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Diagnosis of Zika virus infection: Some important forgotten issues
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 4 Author(s): Beuy Joob, Viroj Wiwanitkit (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - April 29, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

The recent outbreaks of Zika virus: Mosquito control faces a further challenge
Publication date: April 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 4 Author(s): Giovanni Benelli, Angelo Canale, Akon Higuchi, Kadarkarai Murugan, Roman Pavela, Marcello Nicoletti The recent outbreaks of Zika virus infection occurring in South America, Central America and the Caribbean, represent the most recent of four key arrivals of arboviruses in the Western Hemisphere over the last 20 years. Zika virus is mainly vectored by Aedes mosquitoes. The development of effective and eco-friendly mosquito control methods is required in order to minimize the negative effects of current...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - April 29, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Poem: Brawn or brains Mycobacterium reigns?
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 3 Author(s): Sagar Borker (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 28, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Quercetin: A wonder bioflavonoid with therapeutic potential in disease management
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 3 Author(s): Alka Gupta, Kavita Birhman, Indira Raheja, Surender Kumar Sharma, Hemant Kumar Kar In the last decade, considerable efforts have been made to develop health promising nutritional supplements. Quercetin is a plant-derived bioflavonoid which is recently gaining scientific interest for its antioxidant free radical scavenging effects and anti-inflammatory properties. This wonder flavanol exhibits therapeutic potential in various ailments like cancer, coronary artery, asthma and alzheimer (neurodegeneration)...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

The role of antiretroviral therapy in reducing TB incidence and mortality in high HIV-TB burden countries
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 3 Author(s): Anthony D Harries, Ajay MV Kumar, Nang Thu Thu Kyaw, Nguyen Binh Hoa, Kudakwashe C Takarinda, Rony Zachariah With the adoption of the new Sustainable Development Goals in 2016, all countries have committed to end the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic by 2030, defined as dramatic reductions in TB incidence and mortality combined with zero TB-induced catastrophic costs for families. This paper explores how antiretroviral therapy (ART) in high HIV-TB burden countries may help in reducing TB incidence and mortal...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

A rare case of invasive zygomycosis in an immunocompetent trauma patient
We report a case of immunocompetent young girl developing zygomycosis after road traffic accident in a urban area. The extensive infection patient survived after above knee amputation and antifungal therapy. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

DRESS syndrome caused by para-aminosalicylic acid: a case report and literature review
We reported the cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treated with anti-tuberculosis therapy and PAS to develop drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS syndrome). Therefore, the findings may enable readers to be aware of the extreme possibility of severe hypersensitivity reaction from the use of PAS. This is especially relevant as an alarming increase that has been found worldwide in the incidence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Academic contends on the paper published in Vol. 4, No. 4, S199–203, 2014
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, Volume 6, Issue 3 Author(s): Priyasankar Chaudhuri (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Pharmacognostic standardization and physicochemical analysis of the leaves of Barleria montana Wight & Nees
Conclusions Results obtained from these studies can be used as reliable markers in the identification and standardization of this plant as a herbal remedy (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Molecular docking and binding study of harpagoside and harpagide as novel anti-inflammatory and anti-analgesic compound from Harpagophytum procumbens based on their interactions with COX-2 enzyme
Conclusions Results clearly revealed that harpagoside and harpagide act as potential highly selective COX-2 inhibitors. They are safe anti-inflammatory/analgesic compounds compared with classical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and could be considered as promising inflammatory inhibitors of a natural origin. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles by using Viola serpens extract
Conclusions The leaves of Viola serpens can be a potent source for the biological synthesis of silver nanoparticles. The outcome of the study can lead to the development of a novel drug for biomedical field. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of dietary extract and dried areal parts of Rosmarinus officinalis on performance, immune responses and total serum antioxidant activity in broiler chicks
Conclusions In conclusion, RP1 and RE1 deteriorated body weight of chickens in different periods. Inclusion of RP2 and RE1 resulted in improved total serum antioxidant activity. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Evidence of stable insulin and its increased efficacy during oral administration with Desmodium gangeticum extract in rats
Conclusions Insulin-DG mix is a potent anti-diabetic agent and importantly, DG extract is protective to insulin when used in prescribed combination and delivered orally. This could be a possible solution for painful subcutaneous injections. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Tuberculous meningitis: symptoms, diagnosis and evaluation experienced in 532 patients in a pediatric hospital
Conclusions TM has continued to be a serious health problem in developing countries. Delay in diagnosis of this disease is a cause of the increase not only of its morbidity but also its mortality as well as its sequels. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

High prevalence of hemotropic mycoplasmosis among stray cats in Iran
Conclusions There are some unclear aspects of hemotropic mycoplasmosis in Iran. This disease also has zoonotic importance. Therefore, some further researches are necessary to clarify the importance of the disease in different parts of Iran and its potential vectors. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - March 25, 2016 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research