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TitelAnalysis of the burden, determinants and control responses for post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in South Sudan  
AuteurC. Abongomera
InstellingKIT - Royal Tropical Institute
AfdelingDevelopment, Policy and Practice
OpleidingMaster in International Health (MIH)
Jaar2012
UitgeverKIT - Royal Tropical Institute [etc.]
PlaatsAmsterdam
Pagina'six, 47
OrganisatiesKIT - Royal Tropical Institute, VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
OnderwerpHealth and Nutrition
Trefwoordendisease prevention and control, health
RegioNorth Africa
LandSudan
SamenvattingIn South Sudan, Post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is a neglected disease without effective methods of control while it is
considered to contribute to increased transmission of Visceral
Leishmaniasis (VL, kala-azar), a lethal disease when untreated.
This study aims to identify the burden, determinants, PKDL control
responses and the cheapest and safest treatment options for PKDL in
South Sudan. The methodologies used are a literature review, a data analysis of treatment duration and outcome of two different PKDL treatment regimens used by Médecins Sans Frontières in South Sudan, and a cost minimisation analysis of the two regimens. The main findings show the burden of PKDL is under estimated: burden in 2010/2011 is estimated at 57,692, whilst only 1,052 cases were reported. There is no strategy for VL control, limited funding, shortage of human resources, few treatment facilities, and poor surveillance reporting. Treatment of severe PKDL with a Sodium Stibogluconate (SSG) and Paromomycin combination gives better cure rates and shorter duration of treatment than SSG alone (97.4% versus 89.8% p=0.02 and 30 days versus 36 days p value <0.0001). The combination therapy is cheaper than SSG, though not statistically significant (147 US$ versus 165 US$, p=0.07). Due to its toxicity, current treatment options are not suitable for public health
control. A comprehensive multi-sectorial approach is required for control: a VL/PKDL control strategy, donor funding, task shifting, integration of PKDL treatment in other facilities, involvement of NGOs. There should be advocacy for development of safer drugs and better diagnostic tests.
TaalEngels
CategorieResearch
Soort documentMaster thesis
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