A5084694783- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Humic Substances and Bio-Organic Studies
- Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Corneal Surgery and Treatments
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Delphi Technique in Research
American Leprosy Missions
1993-2022
Louisiana State University
1992
Buruli ulcer is a neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans infection that damages the skin and subcutis. It most prevalent in western central Africa Australia. Standard antimicrobial treatment with oral rifampicin 10 mg/kg plus intramuscular streptomycin 15 once daily for 8 weeks (RS8) highly effective, but injections are painful potentially harmful. We aimed to compare efficacy tolerability of fully clarithromycin extended release (RC8) RS8 early lesions.
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a method measuring activity limitation in leprosy diabetes. resulting questionnaire should be quick simple use basic clinical settings, not require any testing skills or equipment, validated across number cultures order widely applicable, relevant for anyone with long-standing peripheral neuropathy sensitive changes clients' capabilities. Because impaired sensibility hands feet, persons affected by diabetes are expected aware...
Lymphatic filariasis (LF), Buruli ulcer (BU) and leprosy are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) of the skin co-endemic in some communities Nigeria. Not enough is known about effectiveness integrated morbidity management disability prevention people with these conditions. An self-care intervention was carried out for NTDs two endemic Anambra state, The objective study to assess practices on costs care, status health-related quality life.This utilised a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test...
Background There is a dearth of experience in and evidence for cost-effective integrated community-based management skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The objective this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude care-seeking practices including self-care with view introducing appropriate interventions NTDs an endemic setting Southern Nigeria. Methods/Principal findings This exploratory adopted mixed-methods design consisting cross-sectional surveys community members health workers...
Buruli ulcer, an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, is the third most prevalent mycobacteriosis, after tuberculosis and leprosy. This atypical mycobacteriosis has been reported in over 30 countries, mainly those with tropical subtropical climates, but its epidemiology remains unclear. The first autochthonous cases of infection Brazil have recently described, making this diagnosis important for Brazilian dermatologists. Clinical manifestations vary from nodules, areas edema,...
Background Buruli ulcer (BU) is a necrotizing bacterial infection of skin, subcutaneous tissue and bone caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Although the functional impairment BU results in severe suffering socio-economic problems, disease remains largely neglected Africa. The province Bas-Congo Democratic Republic Congo contains one most important foci country, i.e. Songololo Territory District Cataractes. This study aims to assess impact control project launched 2004 Territory. Methods We...
This retrospective study of impairments in a decentralized and integrated, routine Hansen's disease (HD) programme was done on cohort all new patients detected Rondônia state from 1996 to 1999. It shows that the dynamics during treatment are similar what has been published other recent studies Africa Asia. Data about at detection release (cure), prescription steroids, epidemiological information provided. Of original 5350 patients, 4230 (80%) completed multidrug therapy (MDT) had complete...
We report our experience in managing 13 consecutive clinically suspected cases of Buruli ulcer on the face treated at hospital Institut Médical Evangélique Kimpese, Democratic Republic Congo diagnosed during 2003-2007. During specific antibiotherapy, facial edema diminished, thus minimizing subsequent extent surgery and severe disfigurations. The following complications were observed: 1) lagophthalmos from scarring four patients associated ectropion three them; 2) blindness one eye patient;...
Objective: Despite intensive campaigns initiated in the 1990s, leprosy remains endemic Brazil. It is essential that simple and efficient methods of assessing extent disease-related disabilities be established so appropriate treatment rehabilitation can provided to patients order break disease transmission chain. Method: The socioeconomic, clinical, physical/psychosocial 56 new admitted a referral hospital Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, were assessed using available rating scale tools namely,...
Buruli ulcer, a tropical, swampy climate disease, is one of the commonest diseases associated with most typical villages such as those in Bomfa sub-district Ejisu-Juaben District Ashanti Region Ghana. In response to World Health Organization's guidelines on use ulcer chemotherapy study was conducted investigate role surgery combined control this endemic area. all 62 patients within period January 1st till December 31st 2005 ranging from 4 79 years were treated through combination and...
A Delphi Exercise was undertaken with two objectives: (1) To ascertain whether operational definitions for WHO Disability Grading could be formulated by consensus. (2) develop a set of simple guidelines based on those the guidance health workers. Fifteen people general expertise in prevention disability due to leprosy were invited participate as panel members, twelve responded positively. Eight issues that commonly cause confusion provided foci exercise. Operational aimed at resolving...
Introduction The Simple Semantic Classification (SSC) is described as a pragmatic method to assist in the assessment of weight bearing foot. It was designed for application by therapists and technicians working underdeveloped situations, after they have had basic orientation foot function. Objective To present evidence validity inter observer reliability SSC. Method 13 physiotherapists from LEPRA India projects 12 physical functioning within National Programme Elimination Hansen’s Disease...
This is a personal account of my experience with training, care and self-care practices within Neglected Tropical Diseases other diseases health conditions. Forty plus years experience, led to the development The Ten Steps: A guide for promotion empowerment people affected by Diseases. Successful NTD disease control programs not only population but ensure that person-centered continuum developed. Prioritizing teaching involving person, family caregiver in critical sustaining at home....