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With Bare Feet in the Soil: Podoconiosis, a Neglected Cause of Tropical Lymphoedema.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2021
Chandler David J, Grijsen Marlous L, Fuller Lucinda C
Abstract excerpt
Podoconiosis is a form of lymphoedema that occurs in tropical highland areas in genetically susceptible individuals who are exposed to irritant volcanic soils. The disease is preventable through consistent use of footwear and attention to foot hygiene; however, in endemic areas there is a strong barefoot tradition, and many cannot afford shoes. Patients with podoconiosis face significant physical disability,...
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