About this Research Topic
There is also insufficient qualitative research providing guidance on the social stigma, the impact of disabilities, knowledge, and conceptions of disease in various populations.
This topic aims at providing original, innovative works in research areas concerning skin NTDs which have until now been left unexplored.
Subtopics include (list non-exhaustive):
• Gaps in the epidemiology of skin NTDs
• Underdiagnosis and underestimation of skin NTDs
• Gaps in vector & transmission knowledge notably: Buruli ulcer
and its cycle
• Atypical vectors and hosts of Leishmania
• Role of environment and animals in leprosy
• Social, economic, and psychological burden of skin NTDs
• Qualitative studies related to skin NTDs: social impact, barriers to
treatment, knowledge, attitudes & practices
• Very rare or previously unreported cases of skin NTDs
Keywords: Neglected Tropical diseases, skin, buruli ulcer, leishmania, leprosy
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