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Histopathologic improvement with lymphedema management, Leogane, Haiti

Authors :
Wilson, Susan F.
Guarner, Jeannette
Valme, Alix L.
Louis-Charles, Jacky
Jones, Tara L.
Addiss, David G.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. Nov, 2004, Vol. 10 Issue 11, p1938, 9 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

In countries where bancroftian filariasis is endemic, lymphedema of the leg is a public health problem, particularly for women, who are disproportionately affected. We investigated the effect of basic lymphedema [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Histology, Pathological -- Analysis
Women -- Health aspects
Lymphedema -- Causes of
Lymphedema -- Care and treatment

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
10
Issue :
11
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.125228834

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