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Mycetoma: 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
NCD Digital Health and Capacity Building
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Mycetoma is a chronic, progressively destructive infectious disease of the subcutaneous tissues, affecting skin, muscle and bone. Mycetoma occurs in tropical and subtropical environments characterized by short rainy seasons and prolonged dry seasons that favour the growth of thorny bushes. This course addresses the epidemiology of mycetoma, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and public health interventions.

  • Explain the epidemiology of mycetoma;
  • Describe the clinical aspects;
  • Explain how the diagnosis is made;
  • Explain how to treat mycetoma; and
  • Describe the public health interventions.

National and front-line health workers