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Chromoblastomycosis: Training for national and district-level health workers

NCD Digital Health and Capacity Building

种类
Course
位置
Web-based
期限
1 Hours
项目领域
Other
价格
US$0.00
活动协调人email
globalhealth@unitar.org

背景信息

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.

活动目标

  • 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.

目标受众

Front-line health workers