@article{32287,
  keywords = {Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Skin, Integration, Disease mapping, Mass drug administration, Morbidity management},
  author = {Chandler D and Fuller L},
  title = {The skin — A common pathway for integrating diagnosis and management of NTDs.},
  abstract = {<p>Many of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have major skin manifestations. These skin-related NTDs or ‘skin NTDs’ cause significant morbidity and economic hardship in some of the poorest communities worldwide. We draw attention to the collective burden of skin disease and suggest that the skin be used as a platform for the integration of control activities for NTDs. Theopportunitiesforintegrationarenumerous,rangingfromdiagnosisanddiseasemappingtomass drug administration and morbidity management. The dermatology community has an important role to play, and will be expected to support research and control activities globally.</p>
},
  year = {2018},
  journal = {Tropical medicine and infectious disease},
  volume = {3},
  pages = {101},
  url = {file:///C:/Users/Ikram/AppData/Local/Packages/Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe/TempState/Downloads/tropicalmed-03-00101%20(1).pdf},
  doi = {10.3390/tropicalmed3030101},
  language = {eng},
}