Identification of environmental parameters and risk mapping of visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia by using geographical information systems and a statistical approach

Identification of environmental parameters and risk mapping of visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia by using geographical information systems and a statistical approach

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a vector-borne disease strongly influenced by environmental factors, has (re)-emerged in Ethiopia during the last two decades and is currently of increasing public health concern. Based on VL incidence in each locality (<em>kebele</em>) documented from federa...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Teshome Tsegaw, Endalamaw Gadisa, Ahmed Seid, Adugna Abera, Aklilu Teshome, Abate Mulugeta, Merce Herrero, Daniel Argaw, Alvar Jorge, Abraham Aseffa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-05-01
Series:Geospatial Health
Subjects:
visceral leishmaniasis, neglected tropical diseases, risk map, geographical information systems, Ethiopia.
Online Access:http://www.geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/88

Internet

http://www.geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/88

Similar Items