Learning Objectives
- Explain the concept of neglected tropical diseases, with examples of those found in Australia.
- Outline the pros and cons of mass drug administration for control of NTDs
- Describe the transmission and prevention of trachoma, and the clinical stages of trachoma infection. Describe Daintree ulcer, cause, and management
- Describe the lifecycles of hookworm, roundworm , strongyloides, and pinworm, and relate these to prevention and control measures
- Describe the clinical implications of hookworm, and pinworm infestations
- Describe the unique features and clinical importance of strongyloides
- Resources
Neglected Tropical Diseases
- what is a neglected tropical disease (NTD)?
- why are they ‘neglected?’
- what determines the symptom severity of STH infections?
Mass Drug Administration
- what is mass drug administration (MDA)?
- what is the aim of MDA?
- when is it appropriate?
- what are its disadvantages?
Trachoma