Patients’ perceptions of podoconiosis causes, prevention and consequences in East and West Gojam, Northern Ethiopia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Podoconiosis is a form of non-filarial elephantiasis that affects barefoot individuals in highland tropical areas. The disease presents with bilateral, asymmetric swelling of the legs, usually confined to below the knee. This study a...

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Main Authors: Molla Yordanos B, Tomczyk Sara, Amberbir Tsige, Tamiru Abreham, Davey Gail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/828