01535nas a2200241   4500000000100000008004100001653001400042653002000056653001600076653001500092653003900107653001800146100001500164700001300179700001400192700001500206700001000221700001300231700001300244245009400257520092800351022001401279       2016                            d10adiagnosis10aDisease control10aIntegration10aManagement10aNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs)10aSkin Diseases1 aEngelman D1 aFuller C1 aSolomon A1 aMcCarthy J1 aHay R1 aLammie P1 aSteer AC00aOpportunities for integrated control of neglected tropical diseases that affect the skin.3 a<p>Many neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect the skin, causing considerable disability, stigma, and exacerbation of poverty. However, there has been relatively little investment into laboratory research, epidemiology, diagnostic tools or management strategies to control tropical skin disease. Integration may advance the control of skin disease across a range of domains, including mapping, diagnosis, clinical management, and community control measures such as mass drug administration. Examples of successful integration strategies include programs targeting scabies, impetigo, yaws, and diseases causing lymphoedema. Future strategies should build on these experiences and the experience of integration of other NTDs, strengthen existing health systems, and contribute toward the attainment of Universal Health Coverage. Strong partnerships and political support and will be necessary to achieve these goals.</p>
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