Podoconiosis in Rwanda: Knowledge, attitudes and practices among health professionals and environmental officers.
<h4>Background</h4>Podoconiosis is a neglected tropical disease commonly found in volcanic regions, where soil is rich in silica. It usually manifests as bilateral lower limb edema. The majority of people affected by podoconiosis are farmers who do not wear shoes. The condition was recen...
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Main Authors: | Ursin Bayisenge (Author), Janna Schurer (Author), Rex Wong (Author), Hellen Amuguni (Author), Gail Davey (Author) |
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2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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