Cameroon data

Tchatchouang, S, Basing, LA, Kouadio-Aboh, H, Handley, BL, G-Beiras, C, Amanor, I, Ndzomo, P, Bakheit, M, Becherer, L, Knauf, S, Müller, C, Njih-Tabah, E, Njamnshi, T, Crucitti, T, Borst, N, Lüert, S, Frischmann, S, Gmoser, H, Landmann, E, Sylla, A, Kouamé-Sina, MS, Arhinful, D, Awondo, P, Menguena, G, Harding-Esch, E, Tano, A, Kaloga, M, Koffi-Aboa, P, Konama-Kotey, N, Mitjà, O, Eyangoh, S, Kwasi-Addo, K, Ngazoa-Kakou, S and Marks, M. 2024. Cameroon data. [Online]. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011790.s002

Tchatchouang, S, Basing, LA, Kouadio-Aboh, H, Handley, BL, G-Beiras, C, Amanor, I, Ndzomo, P, Bakheit, M, Becherer, L, Knauf, S, Müller, C, Njih-Tabah, E, Njamnshi, T, Crucitti, T, Borst, N, Lüert, S, Frischmann, S, Gmoser, H, Landmann, E, Sylla, A, Kouamé-Sina, MS, Arhinful, D, Awondo, P, Menguena, G, Harding-Esch, E, Tano, A, Kaloga, M, Koffi-Aboa, P, Konama-Kotey, N, Mitjà, O, Eyangoh, S, Kwasi-Addo, K, Ngazoa-Kakou, S and Marks, M. Cameroon data [Internet]. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases; 2024. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011790.s002

Tchatchouang, S, Basing, LA, Kouadio-Aboh, H, Handley, BL, G-Beiras, C, Amanor, I, Ndzomo, P, Bakheit, M, Becherer, L, Knauf, S, Müller, C, Njih-Tabah, E, Njamnshi, T, Crucitti, T, Borst, N, Lüert, S, Frischmann, S, Gmoser, H, Landmann, E, Sylla, A, Kouamé-Sina, MS, Arhinful, D, Awondo, P, Menguena, G, Harding-Esch, E, Tano, A, Kaloga, M, Koffi-Aboa, P, Konama-Kotey, N, Mitjà, O, Eyangoh, S, Kwasi-Addo, K, Ngazoa-Kakou, S and Marks, M (2024). Cameroon data. [Data Collection]. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011790.s002

Description

BACKGROUND: Integrated approaches to mapping skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) may be cost-effective way to guide decisions on resource mobilization. Pilot studies have been carried out, but large-scale data covering multiple countries endemic for skin NTDs are lacking. Within the LAMP4YAWS project, we collected integrated data on the burden of multiple skin NTDs. METHODS: From March 2021 to March 2023, integrated case searches for yaws alongside other skin conditions were performed in endemic health districts of yaws in Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana. Integrated activities included training, social mobilization and active case detection. Initial screening involved a brief clinical examination of participants to determine if any skin conditions were suspected. Cases of skin NTDs were then referred to a health facility for appropriate management. RESULTS: Overall 61,080 individuals screened, 11,387 (18.6%) had skin lesions. The majority of individuals (>90%) examined were children aged 15 years old and under. The proportion of serologically confirmed yaws cases was 8.6% (18/210) in Cameroon, 6.8% (84/1232) in Côte d'Ivoire, and 26.8% (440/1643) in Ghana. Other skin conditions based on clinical examination included: scabies, Buruli ulcer, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (lymphoedema and hydrocele), tungiasis, and fungal infections. The most common conditions were scabies and superficial fungal infections. In Cameroon, scabies and superficial fungal infections accounted for 5.1% (214/4204) and 88.7% (3730/4204) respectively, 25.2% (1285/5095) and 50.4% (2567/5095) in Côte d'Ivoire. In Ghana, 20% (419/2090) of individuals had scabies but superficial fungal infections were not routinely recorded and were reported in only 1.3% (28/2090). Other skin NTDs were less common across all three countries. CONCLUSION: This study confirms that integrated screening allows simultaneous detection of multiple skin NTDs, maximising use of scarce resources.

Methods

Data capture method

Questionnaire

Data Collection Period

From	To
March 2021	March 2023

Date (Date published in a 3rd party system)

4 October 2024

Language(s) of written materials

English

People & Groups

Data Creators	Tchatchouang, S, Basing, LA, Kouadio-Aboh, H, Handley, BL, G-Beiras, C, Amanor, I, Ndzomo, P, Bakheit, M, Becherer, L, Knauf, S, Müller, C, Njih-Tabah, E, Njamnshi, T, Crucitti, T, Borst, N, Lüert, S, Frischmann, S, Gmoser, H, Landmann, E, Sylla, A, Kouamé-Sina, MS, Arhinful, D, Awondo, P, Menguena, G, Harding-Esch, E, Tano, A, Kaloga, M, Koffi-Aboa, P, Konama-Kotey, N, Mitjà, O, Eyangoh, S, Kwasi-Addo, K, Ngazoa-Kakou, S and Marks, M
LSHTM Faculty/Department	Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases > Dept of Clinical Research
Participating Institutions	London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom