Histopathologic Improvement with Lymphedema Management, Léogâne, Haiti

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 management (hygiene, skin care, and lower limb movement and elevation) on the histologic...

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Main Authors: Susan F. Wilson, Jeannette Guarner, Alix L. Valme, Jacky Louis-Charles, Tara L. Jones, David G. Addiss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004-11-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/11/04-0548_article