Global and multi-national prevalence of fungal diseases—estimate precision
Fungal diseases kill more than 1.5 million and affect over a billion people. However, they are
still a neglected topic by public health authorities even though most deaths from fungal …
still a neglected topic by public health authorities even though most deaths from fungal …
The global epidemiology of impetigo: a systematic review of the population prevalence of impetigo and pyoderma
Objective We conducted a comprehensive, systematic review of the global childhood
population prevalence of impetigo and the broader condition pyoderma. Methods PubMed …
population prevalence of impetigo and the broader condition pyoderma. Methods PubMed …
[HTML][HTML] Particularities of allergy in the Tropics
Allergic diseases are distributed worldwide and their risk factors and triggers vary according
to geographical and socioeconomic conditions. Allergies are frequent in the Tropics but …
to geographical and socioeconomic conditions. Allergies are frequent in the Tropics but …
[HTML][HTML] Global disease burden of group A Streptococcus
Methods We conducted a systematic review with the goal of including population-based
data published between 2005 and October 2014. Information on post-streptococcal …
data published between 2005 and October 2014. Information on post-streptococcal …
Prevalence of Tinea capitis in school going children from Mathare, informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya
JN Moto, JM Maingi, AK Nyamache - BMC research notes, 2015 - Springer
Background Tinea capitis is a common infection especially in poor resource settings. This
study was aimed at determining the prevalence Tinea capitis in children from selected …
study was aimed at determining the prevalence Tinea capitis in children from selected …
Epidemiology of human dermatophytoses in Africa
O Coulibaly, C L'Ollivier, R Piarroux… - Medical …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
In this critical literature review, we summarize the epidemiological trends of
dermatophytoses reported in Africa. Our findings clearly emphasize the heavy burden of …
dermatophytoses reported in Africa. Our findings clearly emphasize the heavy burden of …
Skin disease prevalence study in schoolchildren in rural Côte d'Ivoire: Implications for integration of neglected skin diseases (skin NTDs)
RR Yotsu, K Kouadio, B Vagamon… - PLoS neglected …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Early detection of several skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs)–
including leprosy, Buruli ulcer, yaws, and scabies-may be achieved through school surveys …
including leprosy, Buruli ulcer, yaws, and scabies-may be achieved through school surveys …
Skin diseases and their treatment strategies in sub-saharan african regions
Background: In the rural areas of sub-Saharan African regions, skin diseases are so
common. Due to which the population of the sub-Saharan region suffers from different types …
common. Due to which the population of the sub-Saharan region suffers from different types …
Integrated management of skin NTDs—lessons learned from existing practice and field research
RR Yotsu - Tropical medicine and infectious disease, 2018 - mdpi.com
Integration of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) into the public health agenda has been a
priority in global health for the last decade. Because a number of these diseases share not …
priority in global health for the last decade. Because a number of these diseases share not …
Dermatophytosis among schoolchildren in three eco-climatic zones of Mali
O Coulibaly, AK Kone, S Niaré-Doumbo… - PLoS neglected …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Background Dermatophytosis, and particularly the subtype tinea capitis, is common among
African children; however, the risk factors associated with this condition are poorly …
African children; however, the risk factors associated with this condition are poorly …