Confirming non-endemicity of podoconiosis in Guatemala and in Idukki District in Kerala (India): a comparison of two approaches potentially suitable for other neglected tropical diseases

• Main Authors: Hope Simpson (Author), Mei Trueba (Author), Renata Mendizábal-Cabrera (Author), Sobha George (Author), Chitra Tomy (Author), Silpa T. Sasi (Author), Aran Kartal (Author), Kebede Deribe (Author), Kottarathil Narayanpillai Parameswara Panicker (Author), Gail Davey (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Podoconiosis is an underreported lymphoedema whose distribution is uncertain at global level and within endemic countries. Previous work has identified countries with historical evidence of podoconiosis, but which do not currently report cases. Podoconiosis may persist in these c...