International Health Flashcards
Where is the highest prevalence of nine neglected tropical diseases?
Sub-saharan Africa
What are some examples of these tropical diseases?
Shistosomiasis, female genital schistosomiasis, soil trasmitted helminth infections, onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, blinding trachoma
What are treatments for these diseases?
§ Albendazole – helminths and LF
§ Mebendazole - helminths
§ Mectizan (Ivermectin) oncho and LF
§ Praziquantel - schistosomiasis
§ Mixed treatments against trypanosomiasis
§ Combined therapy against leprosy
§ Zithromax – trachomalec
What is done to control neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)?
Mapping, advocacy using evidence, health education material, training at all levels, clear drugs and distribue them, treatment
How was rabies controlled?
canine vaccination, human management of dogs, vaccination of people immediately after exposure
How was buruli ulcer controlled?
Training of health workers, early case detection, AB treatment
What are viral NTDs?
Dengue and rabies
What are helminths (NTDs)?
Echinicoccus, taeniasis, loa loa
What are protozoan infections- NTDs?
Human africa trypanosomiasis, chagas disease, leishmaniasis
What are NTDs caused by bacterial infections?
Burulli ulcer, leprosy and trachoma
What are NTDs caused by helminth infections?
Ascariasis, hookworm infection, trichuriasis, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, drancunculliasis
