If global warming continues to ravage ...

Science (August 15, 2007)

Scientists at the University of Hull are working to improve the treatment of debilitating disease carnivorous, which is on the rise due to global warming. If global warming continues to have devastating effects on our planet at current rates, the number of people suffering from leishmaniasis, carnivorous and sometimes fatal disease will increase dramatically, experts warn. Leishmaniasis caused by a parasite transmitted by mosquito bites usually found only in tropical climates. Rising temperatures will increase the number of countries, colonizing mosquitoes, moving further north and in Europe. A travel and tourism, affected countries are already on the rise. Military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan are also exposed to conditions associated with contracting leishmaniasis. Dr Ross Boyle, lead researcher of the project at the University of Hull said: Global warming and military presence in countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan mean that this terrible and debilitating disease affects more people than ever before. My fellow researcher, Dr. Tim Page in Honey School of Pharmacy, Hull PhD student Carrie-Anne Bristow and I would work towards a much better treatment. Leishmaniasis currently affects 12 million people worldwide 350 million people at risk of infection and 2 million new cases each year. It manifests itself in one of three ways. Less severe cutaneous type leads to large unpleasant sores, mucoutaneous diversity affects the mucous membranes eating away at structures such as lips and nose, and the visceral form attacks the body systemically leading to death within only a few months. Current treatments have unpleasant side effects and the need for alternative treatments is important because increasing drug resistance of the parasite. Chemists at the University make great progress after several years of research using photodynamic therapy to stop the effect of leishmaniasis. Along with the medical faculty at Harvard University in the U.S., housing is only the main program in the world pioneering the use of photodynamic therapy, traditionally used to treat cancer, for treatment of leishmaniasis. After many years of research, medicinal chemists in the major buildings were synthesized molecules kernel that may lead to treatment of skin and skin-mucous leishmaniasis. They are currently screening variation of this building on the key chemical structure required for maximum therapeutic effect. Dr Ross Boyle concludes, it is very interesting to participate in research that can improve the lives of millions of people strattera side effects suffer from the effects of this severe infection. Recommend this story on Facebook, Twitter

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