Publications by authors named "Abate Beshah"
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- - A study in the Oti Region of Ghana found that 31.9% of individuals with skin ulcers had cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), prompting a deeper investigation into other potential causes of these ulcers.
- - Researchers conducted a community-based study, collecting 101 skin ulcer samples and utilizing PCR tests to identify infections. They discovered 68.3% of samples had co-infections, with high prevalence rates for Leishmania spp., Treponema pallidum sub. Sp. pertenue, and H. ducreyi, but no cases of Mycobacterium ulcerans.
- - The results highlight the frequent occurrence of multiple skin infections in the area, suggesting a need for a unified research approach and development
Scabies is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that causes a significant health burden, particularly in disadvantaged communities and where there is overcrowding. There is emerging evidence that ivermectin-based mass drug administration (MDA) can reduce the prevalence of scabies in some settings, but evidence remains limited, and there are no formal guidelines to inform control efforts. An informal World Health Organization (WHO) consultation was organized to find agreement on strategies for global control.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLeishmania aethiopica is the etiological agent of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Ethiopia and can cause severe and complicated cases such as diffuse CL (DCL), mucocutaneous leishmaniasis or extensive CL, requiring systemic treatment. Despite the substantial burden, evidence-based treatment guidelines are lacking. We conducted a systematic review of clinical studies reporting on treatment outcomes of CL due to L aethiopica in order to help identify potentially efficacious medications on CL that can be taken forward for clinical trials.
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