Global alliance for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis
Chronic filarial disease with lymphedema is affecting about 15 million individuals worldwide, India alone accounts for 38% of the total disease. The disease causes physical disability, psychological despair, social isolation, and loss of economic productivity to the tune of about 1.5 billion dollars...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2005-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2005;volume=21;issue=1;spage=9;epage=11;aulast=Das |