ArticlePLoS neglected tropical diseases2024
An integrated active case detection and management of skin NTDs in yaws endemic health districts in Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.
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- Investigation of bacterial agents in yaws-like ulcers in children and their environment in Cameroon: An experience from the Akonolinga Health District.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2026Article
- Strengthening frontline capacity for skin neglected tropical diseases: Findings from a global survey.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2026Article
- External quality assessment for yaws elimination in low- and middle-income countries using plasmid-based proficiency test items.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2026Article
- Leveraging malaria microscopy infrastructure to diagnose common and neglected skin diseases using direct microscopy in Sumba, Indonesia.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2025Article
- People-centered strategies to mobilize people living with disabilities due to Neglected Tropical Diseases (PD-NTDs) to influence policy and programs: A mixed-methods study in Côte d'Ivoire.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- Yaws in Africa: Past, Present and Future.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Implementation of a marketing plan for the dissemination of the WHO SkinNTDs app in Cameroon.PloS one · 2025Article
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backgroundIntegrated approaches to mapping skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) may be cost-effective way to guide decisions on resource mobilization. Pilot studies have been carried out, but large-scale data covering multiple countries endemic for skin NTDs are lacking. Within the LAMP4YAWS project, we collected integrated data on the burden of multiple skin NTDs.
methodsFrom March 2021 to March 2023, integrated case searches for yaws alongside other skin conditions were performed in endemic health districts of yaws in Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana. Integrated activities included training, social mobilization and active case detection. Initial screening involved a brief clinical examination of participants to determine if any skin conditions were suspected. Cases of skin NTDs were then referred to a health facility for appropriate management.
resultsOverall 61,080 individuals screened, 11,387 (18.6%) had skin lesions. The majority of individuals (>90%) examined were children aged 15 years old and under. The proportion of serologically confirmed yaws cases was 8.6% (18/210) in Cameroon, 6.8% (84/1232) in Côte d'Ivoire, and 26.8% (440/1643) in Ghana. Other skin conditions based on clinical examination included: scabies, Buruli ulcer, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (lymphoedema and hydrocele), tungiasis, and fungal infections. The most common conditions were scabies and superficial fungal infections. In Cameroon, scabies and superficial fungal infections accounted for 5.1% (214/4204) and 88.7% (3730/4204) respectively, 25.2% (1285/5095) and 50.4% (2567/5095) in Côte d'Ivoire. In Ghana, 20% (419/2090) of individuals had scabies but superficial fungal infections were not routinely recorded and were reported in only 1.3% (28/2090). Other skin NTDs were less common across all three countries.
conclusionThis study confirms that integrated screening allows simultaneous detection of multiple skin NTDs, maximising use of scarce resources.
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