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Physical disability and psychosocial impact due to chronic filarial lymphoedema in Sri Lanka.

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Pharmacovigilance through consumer feedback (reporting) in the mass treatment of lymphatic filariasis using diethylcarbamazine and albendazole in two districts of Sri Lanka.

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Health status of lymphatic filariasis assessed from patients using seven domains five levels (7D5L) instrument.

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Interdigital lesions and frequency of acute dermatolymphangioadenitis in lymphoedema in a filariasis-endemic area.

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