Buruli ulcer: training of health workers at national and district levels on skin-NTDs
Tipo
Course
Ubicación
Web-based
Duración
1 Horas
Área del programa
Other
Precio
0,00 US$
Correo Electrónico del Centro de Coordinación del Evento
globalhealth@unitar.org
Inscripción
Public – by registration
Tipo de aprendizaje
E-learning
Idioma(s)
English
Pilar
The Defeat NCD Partnership
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Buruli ulcer is a chronic debilitating disease Mycobacterium ulcerans that mainly affects the skin and sometimes bone. The mode of transmission to humans is unknown. Currently, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to minimizing morbidity, costs and prevent long-term disability.
- Describe geographical distribution and trends of Buruli ulcer
- Explain the clinical presentations
- Describe laboratory diagnosis
- Explain how to do treatment and care
- List control strategies and the surveillance system, and
- Describe the integrated skin-NTD approach.
This online course is intended to provide basic information for front-line health workers to be able to implement the recommended control measures to minimize the negative impact of Buruli ulcer on populations.