Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Aquagenic Pruritus among Medical and Pharmacy Students in Lomé (Togo)

Objective. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of aquagenic pruritus (AP) in medical students in Lomé (Togo). Methods. This was a prospective and descriptive study conducted among medical students in Lomé from June 1st to August 30th, 2019. The data col...

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Main Authors: Pitche, Palokinam, Kassang, Panawe, Zoua, Julie, Mouhari-Toure, Abas, Akakpo, Sefako, Kombaté, Koussaké, Teclessou, Julienne, Saka, Bayaki
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