Visceral leishmaniasis in Ethiopia: an evolving disease.

• Published in: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Main Authors: Samson Leta, Thi Ha Thanh Dao, Frehiwot Mesele, Gezahegn Alemayehu
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014
• Subjects: Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270; Arctic; Azar
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003131; https://doaj.org/article/c83945aaacee408cbcf4fb6ea99ef023

Visceral leishmaniasis (also known as kala-azar) is classified as one of the most neglected tropical diseases. It is becoming a growing health problem in Ethiopia, with endemic areas that are continually spreading. The annual burden of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in Ethiopia is estimated to be betwe...