Is Leishmaniasis donovani elimination feasible in Bhutan? A review of current prevention and control mechanisms in Bhutan
Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease with an annual estimated 700,000 to 1 million new cases globally. The diseases affect the rural community and people living in poverty. It is transmitted by female phlebotomine sand-fly; a tiny 2–3 mm long insect vector. Along with the regional countries...
Main Authors: | Tashi Tobgay, Sithar Dorjee, Ambika Pradhan, Tenzin Wangdi, Tobgye Drukpa, Rinxin Namgye, Guofa Zhou, Nadira D. Karunaweera Karunaweera |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh
2021-06-01
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Series: | Bhutan Health Journal |
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Online Access: | https://bhj.com.bt/index.php/bhj/article/view/138 |
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