01571nas a2200181   4500000000100000008004100001260001200042653002300054653001400077653002000091653003200111653002400143100001400167700001600181245008800197520109000285022001401375       2024                            d  c01/202410aDiagnostic Imaging10aInfection10aMusculoskeletal10aNeglected Tropical Diseases10aTropical infections1 aSerfaty A1 aRodrigues T00aMusculoskeletal involvement in neglected tropical diseases: a comprehensive review.3 a<p>Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) encompass a group of diseases predominantly found in tropical regions, with origins dating back to their inclusion in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals in 2000. This initiative aimed to raise awareness and global funding to combat these diseases, which thrive in areas with limited sanitation, healthcare, and education. NTDs are caused by various pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses and affect over two billion individuals in resource-poor communities, leading to preventable deaths and devastating consequences. While the musculoskeletal system is only occasionally affected, the resulting chronic disabilities prevent individuals from working, posing a significant socioeconomic burden in this region of the world. Some NTDs exhibit distinct imaging features, and radiologists need to be aware of these characteristics to facilitate early treatment. In this review, we delve into musculoskeletal NTDs, focusing on clinical features and imaging findings, differential diagnosis, and clinical management.</p>
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