Filarial hydrocele: a neglected condition of a neglected tropical disease

Filarial hydrocele is the most common chronic manifestation of lymphatic filariasis (LF) and poses a major public health burden to several filarial endemic countries. This review highlights the socio-economic impact of the disease, the role of the immune system in hydrocele development, current diag...

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Main Authors: Kenneth Bentum Otabil, Seth Boateng Tenkorang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2015-03-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
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Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/5346
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