Tropical Dermatoses Session

Description: The Tropical Dermatoses Session will focus on various skin diseases prevalent in tropical regions, offering insights into their diagnosis, management, and the unique challenges they present. This session is particularly relevant for dermatologists, infectious disease specialists, and healthcare professionals working in tropical or subtropical regions or with populations from these areas. Topics include childhood leprosy, tropical ulcers, Buruli ulcer.

The session aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of tropical dermatoses, their epidemiology, and the latest approaches to their treatment and management.

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Learning Objectives:

• Understand the trends, diagnosis, and management of childhood leprosy.
• Gain insight into the clinical and epidemiological aspects of sporotrichosis in Jalisco, Mexico, with a historical review spanning nearly six decades.
• Revisit the diagnosis and management of tropical ulcers.
• Learn the basic concepts and diagnostic techniques for leprosy and Buruli ulcer, especially in skin of color.

Session Chairs:

• Prof. Gamal Duweb, MD
• Prof. Jose Ramon Gomez Echebarria, MD, MSc

Speakers and Topics:

• Prof. Gamal Duweb, MD (Libya)
  • Childhood Leprosy: Trends of Demography, Diagnosis, and Management
  • Discusses the epidemiological trends and management strategies for childhood leprosy.

• Dr. Leonardo Mayorga Garibaldi, MD, MSc (Mexico)
  Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects of Sporotrichosis in Jalisco, Mexico: A History of 58 Years
  An in-depth analysis of sporotrichosis, discussing the clinical trends, epidemiology, and management of this fungal infection in Jalisco, Mexico.

• Prof. Jose Ramon Gomez Echebarria, MD, MSc (Spain)
  • Leprosy – Basic Concepts and Diagnosis on Skin of Color
  • Buruli Ulcer – Concepts and Diagnosis
  • Discusses the fundamental concepts and diagnostic challenges of leprosy and Buruli ulcer, with a focus on skin of color.

Discussion Session:

15-minute Discussion: The session will conclude with a 15-minute interactive discussion, allowing attendees to engage with the speakers, ask questions, and share experiences.