01190nas a2200193   4500000000100000008004100001260001600042653002800058653001100086653002700097653001500124100001400139245011400153856018300267300000800450490000700458520051700465022001400982       2013                            d  c2013 May 0110aElephantiasis, Filarial10aHumans10aInternational Agencies10aLymphedema1 aBrantus P00a[Management of lymphoedema due to lymphatic filariasis: experience of the Handicap International Federation].  uhttp://www.jle.com/download/-mst-298057-prise_en_charge_du_lymphdeme_du_a_la_filariose_lymphatique_experience_de_la_federation_handicap_international-VG9ap38AAQEAAHE0GGMAAAAC.pdf  a2310 v233 a<p>The author reports results obtained by the Handicap International Federation in two projects to combat lymphatic filariasis in Madagascar and in Burkina Faso. The strategies and activities combine a minimal package of activities (hygiene, prevention of skin injuries, exercise, elevation of lymphoedema, wearing comfortable shoes). The integration of these activities makes it possible to care for limb problems encountered in other neglected tropical diseases (leprosy, Buruli ulcers, and podoconiosis). </p>  a2261-2211