The ongoing risk of Leishmania donovani transmission in eastern Nepal: an entomological investigation during the elimination era

The ongoing risk of Leishmania donovani transmission in eastern Nepal: an entomological investigation during the elimination era

Abstract Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a life-threatening neglected tropical disease, is targeted for elimination from Nepal by the year 2026. The national VL elimination program is still confronted with many challenges including the increasingly widespread distribution of the disease over...

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Main Authors: Lalita Roy, Kristien Cloots, Surendra Uranw, Keshav Rai, Narayan R. Bhattarai, Tom Smekens, Rik Hendrickx, Guy Caljon, Epco Hasker, Murari L. Das, Wim Van Bortel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Visceral leishmaniasis
Vector
Phlebotomus argentipes
Seasonality
Leishmania donovani transmission
Infection rate
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05986-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05986-9

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