Geographical distribution and prevalence of podoconiosis in Rwanda: a cross-sectional country-wide survey - The Lancet

Geographical distribution and prevalence of podoconiosis in Rwanda: a cross-sectional country-wide survey  The Lancet

Podoconiosis is a type of tropical lymphoedema that causes massive swelling of the lower limbs. The disease is associated with both economic insecurity, due to ...



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