The Effect of Hygiene-Based Lymphedema Management in Lymphatic Filariasis-Endemic Areas: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
<h4>Background</h4>Lymphedema of the leg and its advanced form, known as elephantiasis, are significant causes of disability and morbidity in areas endemic for lymphatic filariasis (LF), with an estimated 14 million persons affected worldwide. The twin goals of the World Health Organizat...
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| Main Authors: | Meredith E Stocks, Matthew C Freeman, David G Addiss |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-10-01
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| Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0004171 |
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