Authors: Abebe TA, Isawumi A.
DOI: 10.1155/jotm/9961827
Abstract Summary
Podoconiosis, a neglected tropical disease caused by prolonged exposure to red clay soil, leads to chronic leg swelling in poor tropical communities. Despite its significant impact, the disease’s mechanisms remain unclear, hampering diagnosis and treatment. This review examines recent progress in understanding genetic, immune, and tissue factors behind podoconiosis, while highlighting challenges in misdiagnosis and the urgent need for biomarkers and standardized tests.
Why Brain? ๐ง
Comprehensive review of podoconiosis advances genetic and immunological understanding of this neglected tropical disease, highlighting biomarker needs and diagnostic gaps to reduce its burden in sub-Saharan Africa.
Study Limitations:
Study limitations were not specified in the abstract.
License: cc by.
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