Type
Course
Chromoblastomycosis: Training for national and district-level health workers
Location
Web-based
Duration
1 Hours
Programme Area
Other
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
globalhealth@unitar.org
Registration
Public – by registration
Mode of Delivery
E-learning
Language(s)
English
Pillar
NCD Digital Health and Capacity Building
Event Objectives
- 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.
Background
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.
Targeted Audience
Front-line health workers
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