Sero-prevalence of visceral leishmaniasis and its associated factors among asymptomatic individuals visiting Denan health center, southeastern Ethiopia

Sero-prevalence of visceral leishmaniasis and its associated factors among asymptomatic individuals visiting Denan health center, southeastern Ethiopia

Abstract Background In the Somali region of Ethiopia, visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a public health concern. However, VL epidemiology and sand fly vectors have not been well studied in various areas of the regional state, including Denan district. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine th...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Ismail, Solomon Yared, Sisay Dugassa, Adugna Abera, Abebe Animut, Berhanu Erko, Araya Gebresilassie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines
Subjects:
Denan
Sand fly
Sero-prevalence
Risk factor
Visceral leishmaniasis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-023-00196-8

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