Epidemiological study of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Saesie Tsaeda-emba district, eastern Tigray, northern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is one of the endemic and neglected diseases known to exist in Ethiopian highlands. However, little is known about its epidemiological characteristics. Hence, this study was initiated and conducted from November 2011 to April 2012 to assess the epidem...

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Main Authors: Abrha Bsrat, Nega Berhe, Meshesha Balkew, Mekonnen Yohannes, Tsigemariam Teklu, Endalamaw Gadisa, Girmay Medhin, Adugna Abera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0758-9