The State-of-the arts of Elephantiasis in East African co...
Uwitonze, Ange-Yvette
Lymphatic Filariasis and Podoconiosis are the two major types of elephantiasis living in the lymphatic system. Both generally cause extreme swelling of the extremities and genitals of the patient. It is estimated that 4 million people are affected by podoconiosis worldwide and 5 to 10% of the population in endemic area. The Podoconiosis patients are not only physically disabled, but also suffer from mental, social and financial losses contribu...