Risk factors for visceral Leishmaniasis among residents and migrants in Kafta-Humera, Ethiopia.

BACKGROUND: Visceral leishmaniasis is a lethal parasitic disease transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies. The largest focus of VL in Ethiopia is located in the lowland region bordering Sudan, where the epidemiology is complicated by the presence of thousands of seasonal agricultural workers who live...

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Main Authors: Daniel Argaw, Abate Mulugeta, Mercè Herrero, Nohelly Nombela, Tsegemariam Teklu, Teodros Tefera, Zewdu Belew, Jorge Alvar, Caryn Bern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-11-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3820755?pdf=render