Tropical Diseases Stocks List
Symbol | Grade | Name | % Change | |
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ABUS | D | Arbutus Biopharma Corporation | 1.12 | |
IMRN | D | Immuron Limited | -0.79 | |
SXTP | F | 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | -9.48 |
Related Industries: Biotechnology
Symbol | Grade | Name | Weight | |
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GERM | C | ETFMG Treatments Testing and Advancements ETF | 1.18 | |
BTEC | C | Principal Healthcare Innovators Index ETF | 0.14 | |
IWC | B | iShares Microcap ETF | 0.09 | |
IBBQ | C | Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF | 0.05 | |
IBB | C | iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund | 0.04 |
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- Tropical Diseases
Tropical diseases are diseases that are prevalent in or unique to tropical and subtropical regions. The diseases are less prevalent in temperate climates, due in part to the occurrence of a cold season, which controls the insect population by forcing hibernation. However, many were present in northern Europe and northern America in the 17th and 18th centuries before modern understanding of disease causation. The initial impetus for tropical medicine was to protect the health of colonialists, notably in India under the British Raj. Insects such as mosquitoes and flies are by far the most common disease carrier, or vector. These insects may carry a parasite, bacterium or virus that is infectious to humans and animals. Most often disease is transmitted by an insect "bite", which causes transmission of the infectious agent through subcutaneous blood exchange. Vaccines are not available for most of the diseases listed here, and many do not have cures.
Human exploration of tropical rainforests, deforestation, rising immigration and increased international air travel and other tourism to tropical regions has led to an increased incidence of such diseases.
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