Type
Course
Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis: training of health workers on skin-NTDs
Emplacement
En ligne
Durée
2 Heures
Zone du programme
Other
Site internet
Prix
0.00 $US
Personne de référence de l'évenement
globalhealth@unitar.org
Inscription
Événement en inscription ouverte
Mode de livraison
Formation en ligne
Langue (s)
Anglais
Pilier
NCD Digital Health and Capacity Building
Objectifs de l'événement
- Understand the importance of PKDL, clinically and in control of visceral leishmaniasis (VL);
- Explain the epidemiology and geographical differences;
- Describe the clinical aspects of PKDL;
- Adequately diagnose PKDL using available tools;
- Describe when and how to start treatment if needed;
- Describe surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation for PKDL.
Arrière plan
Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is usually a sequel of visceral leishmaniasis and is one of the skin neglected tropical diseases. It occurs mainly in East Africa and on the Indian subcontinent, where 5–10% of patients with kala-azar are reported to develop the condition. People with PKDL are considered a potential source of Leishmania infection.
Contenu et structure
Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is considered a potential source of Leishmania infection in the community. It presents as a sequela of visceral leishmaniasis in areas endemic for L. donovani. Therefore it acts as an important link in the control and elimination of visceral leishmaniasis.
This course aims at providing health workers with the necessary knowledge to understand the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance of this important disease.
Méthodologie
Approximate course duration: Approximately two hours.
Languages
This course is available in the following languages: English | 中文
Photo credits: WHO manual of PKDL for health workers
Audience visée
This online course is training for national and district-level health workers.
Informations supplémentaires
Assessment & Awards
You will receive a Confirmation of Participation upon completing all the modules in this course. Please note that this award does not serve as a professional qualification.
Other information
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