Integrated action for skin NTDs: Deconstructing transmission, addressing knowledge gaps, and championing one health strategies

Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (skin NTDs) are a critical, underestimated source of chronic pathology, severely impacting vulnerable, rural populations with poor healthcare access. These diseases heighten the risk of systemic infection, amputation, and premature mortality. Their visibility and co-endemic nature present a pivotal opportunity for integrated diagnostics and management at the primary care level. Aligned with the WHO roadmap, this review advocates for a robust One Health framework, examining the complex interplay of human, animal, and environmental transmission factors. We contrast diseases with understood transmission against those requiring research. Leveraging the skin as a common pathway, we argue for strategic, integrated public health action to substantially improve patient outcomes globally.

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Nature Communications
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2026-02-02
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-69065-0
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Dermatological diseases and infestations
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Integrated action for skin NTDs: Deconstructing transmission, addressing knowledge gaps, and championing one health strategies

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Abstract

Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (skin NTDs) are a critical, underestimated source of chronic pathology, severely impacting vulnerable, rural populations with poor healthcare access. These diseases heighten the risk of systemic infection, amputation, and premature mortality. Their visibility and co-endemic nature present a pivotal opportunity for integrated diagnostics and management at the primary care level. Aligned with the WHO roadmap, this review advocates for a robust One Health framework, examining the complex interplay of human, animal, and environmental transmission factors. We contrast diseases with understood transmission against those requiring research. Leveraging the skin as a common pathway, we argue for strategic, integrated public health action to substantially improve patient outcomes globally.

Nature CommunicationsVol. 17(1)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US), University of Ghana (GH), King's College London (GB), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KE), Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (GH), African Field Epidemiology Network (NG), World Health Organization (CH), NLR Nepal (NP), Modibbo Adama University of Technology (NG), Wellcome Trust (GB), Michigan State University (US), Mississippi State University (US)
National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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