Mapping the geographical distribution of podoconiosis in Cameroon using parasitological, serological, and clinical evidence to exclude other causes of lymphedema.
Kebede DeribeAmuam Andrew BengJorge CanoAbdel Jelil NjouendoJerome Fru-ChoAbong Raphael AwahMathias Esum EyongPatrick W Chounna NdongmoEmanuele GiorgiDavid M PigottNick GoldingRachel L PullanAbdisalan M NoorFikre EnquselassieChristopher J L MurraySimon J BrookerSimon I HayPeter EnyongMelanie J NewportSamuel WanjiGail DaveyPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2018)
Our investigation has demonstrated low prevalence but almost nationwide distribution of podoconiosis in Cameroon. Designing a podoconiosis control program is a vital next step. A health system response to the burden of podoconiosis is important, through case surveillance and morbidity management services.