Publications by authors named "Aran Kartal"
BMC Glob Public Health
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Podoconiosis is a little-known form of lymphoedema with uncertain global distribution, and recent studies aimed to assess its presence in Guatemala and Idukki District, India.
- In Guatemala, researchers visited municipalities with suspected cases and ruled out podoconiosis in all examined cases, while in Idukki District, a large survey identified other causes of lower limb swelling, confirming no cases of podoconiosis.
- The findings suggest that podoconiosis is not currently endemic in either Guatemala or Idukki District, indicating potential success in addressing this health issue.
