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

• Main Authors: Molla Yordanos B (Author), Tomczyk Sara (Author), Amberbir Tsige (Author), Tamiru Abreham (Author), Davey Gail (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...