Lymphedema is a chronic disorder of the lymphatic system characterized by the
accumulation of interstitial fluid in tissues. It affects millions of individuals worldwide …

Background This study aimed to determine the key mental health indicators affecting people
affected by lymphatic filariasis (LF) lymphoedema by assessing the prevalence of …

Providing and improving the care of patients suffering from lymphedema remains an
essential goal for the clinical management of populations affected by lymphatic filariasis …

Lymphedema (LE) is one the most disfiguring chronic manifestations of lymphatic filariasis.
Its management relies primarily on limb hygiene and local care. A previous study in Ghana …

Worldwide, more than 200 million people are infected with filariae which can cause severe
symptoms leading to reduced quality of life and contribute to disability-adjusted life years …

Background Antimicrobial resistance is associated with increased morbidity in secondary
infections and is a global threat owning to the ubiquitous nature of resistance genes in the …

Introduction Ghana has made significant progress in reducing the transmission rate of
lymphatic filariasis. However, very little progress has been made in the provision of morbidity …

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a mosquito-borne neglected tropical disease that is one of the
leading global causes of permanent disability. To date, LF interventions have been largely …

Chronic lymphedema caused by infection of Wuchereria bancrofti is a disfiguring disease
that leads to physical disability, stigmatization, and reduced quality of life. The edematous …

Abstract Background and Aim Filarial infections affect over 150 million people in the tropics.
One of the major forms of filarial pathologies is lymphedema; a condition where the immune …