Socioeconomic, demographic and landscape factors associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka

Abstract Background Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease that affects countries in the developing world. In Sri Lanka, cutaneous leishmaniasis is the most common form of the disease. It is prevalent in dry and intermediate zones, mostly associated with rural settings. Understanding basic ri...

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Main Authors: Tharaka Wijerathna, Nayana Gunathilaka, Kithsiri Gunawardena, Wasana Rodrigo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04122-1