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Chromoblastomycosis: Training for national and district-level health workers

NCD Digital Health and Capacity Building

Type
Course
Emplacement
Web-based
Durée
1 Hours
Zone du programme
Other
Prix
0.00 $US
Personne de référence de l'évenement
globalhealth@unitar.org

Arrière plan

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.

Objectifs de l'événement

  • 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.

Audience visée

Front-line health workers