Transmission dynamics of visceral leishmaniasis in the Indian subcontinent: a systematic literature review

This study included searches on burden, risk factors, biomarkers and natural history

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 August 2016
Country:
Bangladesh, India, Nepal
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Hirve, S, Boelaert, M, Matlashewski, G, Mondal, D, Arana, B, Kroeger, A, Olliaro, P

Abstract

This study systematically reviewed evidence on asymptomatic Leishmania infection (ALI), relapse and post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL).

Multiple databases were searched to include studies on burden, risk factors, biomarkers, natural history, and infectiveness of ALI, PKDL and relapse.

Citation

Hirve S, Boelaert M, Matlashewski G, Mondal D, Arana B, Kroeger A, Olliaro P.(2016). Transmission dynamics of visceral leishmaniasis in the Indian subcontinent: a systematic literature review. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases , doi: doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0004896

Transmission dynamics of visceral leishmaniasis in the Indian subcontinent: a systematic literature review

Published 1 August 2016
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