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Rita M Traxler1, Karlyn D Beer1, David D Blaney1
1National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE MS 24-12, Atlanta GA 30329, USA.
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|December 15, 2020
Summary
The Global Mycetoma Working Group (GMWG) connects experts to accelerate mycetoma prevention and reduce its impact. This network advances mycetoma clinical management, research, and public health programming globally.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Tropical Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Mycetoma was declared a neglected tropical disease (NTD) by the World Health Assembly.
- The Global Mycetoma Working Group (GMWG) was established in January 2018 to address this.
- Mycetoma significantly impacts patients, healthcare providers, and societies in endemic regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To connect global experts and public health practitioners focused on mycetoma.
- To accelerate mycetoma prevention activities and mitigate its societal impact.
- To foster collaboration in mycetoma clinical management, research, and public health programming.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a global working group (GMWG) in 2018.
- Facilitating networking and collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and public health professionals.
- Establishing a network for regional mycetoma expertise and representation within NTD organizations.
Main Results:
- Tangible contributions to mycetoma programming, awareness, and coordination.
- Enabled rapid response and review of developing NTD documents.
- Created a network providing regional mycetoma expertise and broader NTD organizational representation.
Conclusions:
- The GMWG serves as a vital hub for mycetoma-focused networking and collaboration.
- The group has successfully enhanced mycetoma awareness and coordination.
- Continued efforts will advance mycetoma clinical management, research, and public health strategies.
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