Lymphoedema and its management in cases of lymphatic filariasis: the current situation in three suburbs of Matara, Sri Lanka, before the introduction of a morbidity-control programme.

Yahathugoda, T C

Lymphoedema and its management in cases of lymphatic filariasis: the current situation in three suburbs of Matara, Sri Lanka, before the introduction of a morbidity-control programme. [electronic resource] - Annals of tropical medicine and parasitology Jul 2005 - 501-10 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0003-4983

10.1179/136485905X46450 doi


Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Child
Elephantiasis, Filarial--complications
Female
Fever--epidemiology
Filaricides--therapeutic use
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Hygiene
Lymphedema--epidemiology
Male
Middle Aged
Pain--epidemiology
Patient Acceptance of Health Care--psychology
Sex Distribution
Socioeconomic Factors
Sri Lanka--epidemiology