The emerging story of disability associated with lymphatic filariasis: a critical review.
Globally, 40 million people live with the chronic effects of lymphatic filariasis (LF), making it the second leading cause of disability in the world. Despite this, there is limited research into the experiences of people living with the disease. This review summarises the research on the experience...
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Main Authors: | Lynne Michelle Zeldenryk, Marion Gray, Richard Speare, Susan Gordon, Wayne Melrose |
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Language: | EN |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2011
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/52b39e1f2aec4d2582364a82835b45f7 |
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