Serological investigation of visceral Leishmania infection in human and its associated risk factors in Welkait District, Western Tigray, Ethiopia

Serological investigation of visceral Leishmania infection in human and its associated risk factors in Welkait District, Western Tigray, Ethiopia

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is major neglected public health problem in terms of geographical spread and incidence in Ethiopia. Magnitude, public health impact and dynamics of VL were not well studied in Welkait District, Western Tigray, though the area is known for VL. Hence, this study aimed to de...

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Main Authors: Abrha Bsrat, Mebrahtu Berhe, Endalemaw Gadissa, Habtamu Taddele, Yohannes Tekle, Yohannes Hagos, Adugna Abera, Messele G/micael, Tehetna Alemayhu, Getachew Gugsa, Abraham Aseffa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-02-01
Series:Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Subjects:
Ethiopia
Human
Leishmanin skin test
Risk factors
Sero-prevalence
Visceral leishmaniasis
Welkait
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405673117300478

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