Mycetoma: Training of health workers at national and district levels on skin-NTDs
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
Inscription
Public – by registration
Mode de livraison
E-learning
Langue (s)
English
Pilier
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