Trend Analysis of Visceral Leishmaniasis at Addis Zemen Health Center, Northwest Ethiopia

Background. Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a systemic disease caused by the Leishmania donovani complex. It is one of the fatal diseases if left untreated. In Ethiopia, there are many VL endemic foci. The aim of this study was to determine the trends of VL in the study area. Methodology. A retrospec...

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Main Authors: Yitayih Wondimeneh, Yegnasew Takele, Asmamaw Atnafu, Getachew Ferede, Dagnachew Muluye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/545393