01266nas a2200157   4500000000100000008004100001653003900042653002100081653001400102100001800116245011700134856011600251300001000367490000600377520072500383       2016                            d10aNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs)10aMedicinal plants10aTreatment1 aSilva Pinto L00aNeglected Diseases–an overview of the utilization of medicinal plants extracts and the discovery of new drugs.  uhttp://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/51155052/Neglected_Diseases_-_an_overview_of_the_utilization.pdf  a7–90 v33 a<p>Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) have been a problem found in emergent countries during decades. These diseases affect mostly people with problems such as penury, access to basic health and sanitation1. NTDs have been object of discussions due to the loss of thousands of humans lives caused by epidemics and pandemics. Although several formulations were developed for treatment of diseases, as well as vaccines and antimicrobials, over the years without renewing these options, the vectors of such diseases obtained resistance and many drugs became less effective. New and innovative methods of vector control, diagnosis, and treatment should be urgently, and also works towards the development of new drugs.</p>