Guideline in development
Proposed title
Tungiasis treatment guideline
Purpose and specific objectives of the guideline
No tungiasis treatment guidelines have been published to date. However, in the last few years, new treatments have been tested, with some promising new treatments emerging. Therefore, there is a need to develop guidelines.
This guideline will be used to make recommendations for tungiasis treatment. The objective is to make available to healthcare professionals in countries where populations are affected by tungiasis recommendations on the treatment and prevention of tungiasis based on new evidence of therapeutic interventions. With the aim of reducing the number of severe forms of tungiasis and decreasing the burden of this neglected disease. With this guideline, PAHO/WHO will be able to fulfill its normative role and provide clear and evidence-based guidance to countries and their partners.
Estimated timeline
Expected publication April 2024.
Contact
Dr. Martha Saboyá at saboyama@paho.org
Dr. Santiago Nicholls at nicholls@paho.org
Systematic review team
Ignacio Neumann, Director, GRADE Cono Sur; Universidad San Sebastian; Santiago de Chile, Chile.
Eduardo Quiñelen, Universidad San Sebastian; Santiago de Chile, Chile.
Paula Nahuelhual, Universidad del Desarrollo; Santiago de Chile, Chile.
Tungiasis treatment guideline
Below are the names and short biographies of proposed members of the Guideline Development Group.
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Please send comments to Dr. Martha Saboya saboyama@paho.org