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Histopathologic Improvement with Lymphedema Management, Léogâne, Haiti

In countries where bancroftian filariasis is endemic, lymphedema of the leg is a public health problem, particularly for women, who are disproportionately affected. We investigated the effect of basic lymphedema management (hygiene, skin care, and lower limb movement and elevation) on the histologic...

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Autores principales: Wilson, Susan F., Guarner, Jeannette, Valme, Alix L., Louis-Charles, Jacky, Jones, Tara L., Addiss, David G.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3329004/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15550203
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1011.040548