Opportunities for Integrated Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases That Affect the Skin

Daniel Engelman; L. Claire Fuller; Anthony W. Solomon; James S. McCarthy; Roderick J. Hay; Patrick J. Lammie; Andrew C. Steer

doi:10.1016/j.pt.2016.08.005

Opportunities for Integrated Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases That Affect the Skin

Daniel Engelman, L. Claire Fuller, Anthony W. Solomon, James S. McCarthy, Roderick J. Hay, Patrick J. Lammie, Andrew C. Steer

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Abstract

Many neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect the skin, causing considerable disability, stigma, and exacerbation of poverty. However, there has been relatively little investment into laboratory research, epidemiology, diagnostic tools or management strategies to control tropical skin disease. Integration may advance the control of skin disease across a range of domains, including mapping, diagnosis, clinical management, and community control measures such as mass drug administration. Examples of successful integration strategies include programs targeting scabies, impetigo, yaws, and diseases causing lymphoedema. Future strategies should build on these experiences and the experience of integration of other NTDs, strengthen existing health systems, and contribute toward the attainment of Universal Health Coverage. Strong partnerships and political support and will be necessary to achieve these goals.

Original language	English
Type	Opinion
Publisher	Elsevier
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2016.08.005
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 13 Sept 2016

Keywords

neglected tropical disease
skin disease
scabies
yaws
mass drug administration

UN SDGs

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Opportunities for Integrated Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases That Affect the Skin

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