Novel Diagnostics for Kaposi Sarcoma and Other Skin Diseases in Resource-Limited Settings.
Dermatol Clin
; 39(1): 83-90, 2021 Jan.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33228864
ABSTRACT
In resource-limited settings, point-of-care diagnostic devices have the potential to reduce diagnostic delays and improve epidemiologic surveillance of dermatologic conditions. We outline novel-point-of care diagnostics that have recently been developed for dermatologic conditions that primarily affect patients living in resource-limited settings, namely, Kaposi sarcoma, cutaneous leishmaniasis, leprosy, Buruli ulcer, yaws, onchocerciasis, and lymphatic filariasis. All of the technologies described in this article are prototypes, and some have undergone field testing. These devices still require validation in real-world settings and effective pricing to have a major impact on dermatologic care in resource-limited settings.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
2_ODS3
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3_ND
Problema de salud:
2_enfermedades_transmissibles
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3_buruli_ulcer
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3_helminthiasis
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3_leprosy
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3_neglected_diseases
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3_onchocerciasis
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3_yaws
Asunto principal:
Oncocercosis
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Sarcoma de Kaposi
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Buba
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Filariasis Linfática
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Leishmaniasis Cutánea
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Úlcera de Buruli
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Pruebas en el Punto de Atención
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Lepra
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Dermatol Clin
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos