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Risk factors for visceral leishmaniasis in a new epidemic site in Amhara Region, Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2009
We conducted a case-control study to evaluate risk factors for visceral leishmaniasis during an epidemic in a previously unaffected district of Ethiopia. We also collected blood and bone marrow specimens from dogs in the outbreak villages.
Alvar, Jorge, Aparicio, Pilar, Argaw, Daniel, Bashaye, Seife, Bern, Caryn, Cañavate, Carmen, Chicharro, Carmen, Herrero, Merce, Mulugeta, Abate, Nieto, Javier, Nombela, Nohelly, Vélez, Iván Darío   +11 more
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HIV-associated visceral leishmaniasis [PDF]

Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 2001
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a severe disease caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania that usually affects immunocompetent hosts in endemic areas [1,2]. Since the mid-1980s, VL has been recognized as an opportunistic infection associated with some immunodeficiency states, such as neoplasms, organ transplantation, or treatment with ...
Vicente Pintado, R. López-Vélez
openaire   +3 more sources

Complete Resolution of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis With a Novel Topical Combination Therapy: A Case Series

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) remains a therapeutic challenge in endemic regions, with 600,000–1 million new cases annually facing limited treatment options. We present a case series evaluating an innovative topical combination therapy for acute‐phase CL in Shiraz, Iran.
Hoda Haghshenas, Aref Ghanaatpisheh, Mohammad Darayesh, Elaheh Entezar Almahdi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A case report on para-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis: an unresolved mystery

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2023
Background Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is a dermatosis that occurs 2–3 years after an apparently successful treatment of visceral leishmaniasis (VL).
Md. Mehedi Hasan, Sanghita Banik Proma, Md. Saddam Hossain, Md. Arifuzzaman, Naylla Islam, Md. Abu Bakar Siddique, Amiruzzaman   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The burden of neglected tropical diseases in Ethiopia, and opportunities for integrated control and elimination [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of chronic parasitic diseases and related conditions that are the most common diseases among the 2·7 billion people globally living on less than US$2 per day.
A Alemu, A Aseffa, A Deressa, A Haileamlak, A Yami, Abraham Aseffa, AD Bryceson, Ahmed Ali, AM Dorkenoo, Asrat Hailu, AZ Zein, B Erko, B Erko, B Liese, B Yakob, BA Boatin, C Bogh, C Hanson, C Prasittisuk, C Sikorski, Central Statistical Agency [Ethiopia], ICF International, D Fekadu, DG Addiss, DH Molyneux, DH Molyneux, DR ten Eyck, E Litt, E Negera, E Negera, E Ruiz-Tiben, E Yimer, EW Price, F Demissie, F Tekola, FMOH, FMOH, FMoH, G Davey, G Davey, G Davey, G Mengistu, G Tefera, Gail Davey, GS Smith, H Birrie, H Kloos, H Kloos, J Alvar, J Alvar, JH Kolaczinski, JH Kolaczinski, JO Gyapong, K Bogel, KA Grépin, Kadu Meribo, Kebede Deribe, L Erosie, L Jemaneh, M Fekadu, M Fekadu, M Herrero, MA Brady, MC Baker, Ministry of Health, MJ Burton, MJ Taylor, N Kebede, NB Kabatereine, P Steinmann, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, PJ Hotez, PM Emerson, R ter Horst, RL Pullan, RW Ashford, S Bashaye, S Brooker, S Brooker, S Cairncross, S Negash, SG Gundersen, T Wondimagegnehu, Teshome Gebre, The Carter Center, W Shiferaw, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, WHO, Y Berhane, Z Tadesse, ZA Zein   +103 more
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The Sociodemographic Risk Factors Associated With Cutaneous Leishmaniasis of the Hazara Community of Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Background/Aim Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a protozoan disease transmitted by sandflies, causing skin lesions and scars. In Pakistan, the Hazara community in Balochistan is significantly affected, with over 400,000 cases reported in 2016.
Zahra Ali, Muhammad Hamza Khan, Anum Akbar, Tania Bahar, Huma Ali, Fiza Shoaib, Aqeel Shah, Achit Kumar Singh   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Leishmaniasis–HIV coinfection: current challenges

HIV/AIDS: Research and Palliative Care, 2016
José Angelo Lauletta Lindoso,1,2 Mirella Alves Cunha,3 Igor Thiago Queiroz,4 Carlos Henrique Valente Moreira2 1Laboratory of Soroepidemiology (LIM HC-FMUSP), São Paulo University, São Paulo, 2Instituto de Infectologia Emilio ...
Lindoso JAL, Cunha MA, Queiroz IT, Moreira CHV   +3 more
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Epidemiological aspects of human and canine visceral leishmaniasis in State of Alagoas, Northeast, Brazil

Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2018
Zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (ZVL), caused by protozoans of the genus Leishmania, it is a worldwide of great importance disease. In the northeast region of Brazil, the state of Alagoas has an endemic status for ZVL.
M. A. N. Rocha, T. J. Matos-Rocha, C. M. B. Ribeiro, S. R. O. Abreu   +3 more
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The Effectiveness of Dengue Vector Control: A Meta‐Review

Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 30, Issue 10, Page 1069-1086, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Dengue vector control plays an important role in reducing the burden of dengue infection. This study aimed to summarise the evidence of published systematic reviews on the efficacy of dengue vector control interventions. Methods Systematic reviews of cluster randomised controlled trials and randomised controlled trials in ...
Gary K. K. Low, Sam Froze Jiee, Siong Hee Lim, Osamudiamen Favour Omosumwen, Selvanaayagam Shanmuganathan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Amphotericin B deoxycholate for relapse visceral leishmaniasis in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

BMC Research Notes, 2018
Objective Based on studies in India (as there was no studies from outside India) amphotericin B deoxycholate has been considered as a backup drug for treatment of visceral leishmaniasis.
Md Golam Hasnain, Proggananda Nath, Shomik Maruf, Shah Golam Nabi, A. F. M. Akhtar Hossain, Be-Nazir Ahmed, Dinesh Mondal, Ariful Basher   +7 more
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