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