Chromoblastomycosis: Training for national and district-level health workers
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
NCD Digital Health and Capacity Building
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Chromoblastomycosis, an implantation mycosis (fungal disease), is a chronic infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. It normally affects immunocompetent people in tropical and subtropical areas, causing substantial stigma and disability. Travel-associated disease can occur worldwide. The aim of the course is to provide information on the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment for chromoblastomycosis.
- Describe the geographical distribution of chromoblastomycosis;
- Identify common clinical presentations of chromoblastomycosis;
- Explain different laboratory techniques to identify fungi that cause chromoblastomycosis;
- Describe treatment and non-pharmacological interventions for chromoblastomycosis;
- Identify the impact stigma has the social well-being of patients with chromoblastomycosis;
- Explain how different countries are addressing chromoblastomycosis in their regions.
Front-line health workers