Effectiveness of a simple lymphoedema treatment regimen in podoconiosis management in southern ethio...
Effectiveness of a simple lymphoedema treatment regimen in podoconiosis management in southern ethiopia: one year follow-up
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Podoconiosis is a non-filarial elephantiasis caused by long-term barefoot exposure to volcanic soils in endemic areas. Irritant silicate particles penetrate the skin, causing a progressive, debilitating lymphoedema of the lower leg, often starting in the second decade of life. A simple patient-led treatment approach appropriate for resource poor se...
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Effectiveness of a simple lymphoedema treatment regimen in podoconiosis management in southern ethiopia: one year follow-up
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1288114200
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1288114200
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1935-2735,1935-2727
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1935-2735
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0000902
