Community Involvement in the Care of Persons Affected by Podoconiosis—A Lesson for Other Skin NTDs

Community Involvement in the Care of Persons Affected by Podoconiosis—A Lesson for Other Skin NTDs

Podoconiosis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) characterized by lower-leg swelling (lymphedema), which is caused by long-term exposure to irritant red-clay soils found within tropical volcanic high-altitude environments with heavy rainfall. The condition places a substantial burden on affected p...

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Main Authors:	Abebayehu Tora, Asrat Mengiste, Gail Davey, Maya Semrau
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:	Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:	podoconiosis lymphedema neglected tropical diseases NTDs mental health community engagement patient involvement stigma
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/3/3/87

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