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Predictive value of clinical assessment of patients with podoconiosis in an endemic community setting

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posted on 2023-06-08, 17:02 authored by Kelemu Desta, Meskele Ashine, Gail DaveyGail Davey
Podoconiosis is a geochemical condition resulting in lower limb elephantiasis similar to that seen in chronic filarial disease. In podoconiosis-endemic areas, diagnosis of the condition must often take place in the community setting, where laboratory facilities are unavailable. In this study, 205 patients in Wolaitta zone, southern Ethiopia, were examined according to standard clinical practice. A capillary blood sample was taken at midnight for thick film examination. In a subsample of 117 patients, rapid antigen testing using Binax antigen cards was also performed. Both tests were negative in all patients. In podoconiosis-endemic areas, clinical examination is a valid means of diagnosing podoconiosis.

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  • Published

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Journal

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

ISSN

0035-9203

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Issue

6

Volume

101

Page range

621-623

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  • Global Health and Infection Publications

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2014-06-09

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2014-06-09

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