Housing structure including the surrounding environment as a risk factor for visceral leishmaniasis transmission in Nepal.

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in Nepal is found in 61 out of 75 districts including areas previously listed as non- endemic. This study focused on the role of housing conditions and its immediate environment in VL transmission, to limit future transmissions, ensure sustainable vector control and suppo...

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Main Authors: Lina Ghassan Younis, Axel Kroeger, Anand B Joshi, Murari Lal Das, Mazin Omer, Vivek Kumar Singh, Chitra Kumar Gurung, Megha Raj Banjara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-03-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008132

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