Musculoskeletal involvement in neglected tropical diseases: a comprehensive review.
Skeletal Radiol
; 53(10): 2143-2160, 2024 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
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.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Medicina Tropical
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Doenças Musculoesqueléticas
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Doenças Negligenciadas
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Skeletal Radiol
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Alemanha