Visceral leishmaniasis in southern Croatia

Results indicate that visceral leishmaniasis is increasing in Mediterranean countries and in southern Croatia, which suggests that researchers are dealing with a pattern common to the whole geographical area and emphasizes the need for control and increased awareness of this parasitosis.

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 1998-01, Vol.351 (9097), p.188-188
Main Authors: Punda-Polic, Volga, Sardelic, Sanda, Bradaric, Nikola
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Animals
Child
Child, Preschool
Croatia - epidemiology
Disease
Dogs
Female
Humans
Incidence
Infant
Leishmaniasis, Visceral - epidemiology
Leishmaniasis, Visceral - transmission
Male
Parasites
Public health
Vector-borne diseases
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Summary:Results indicate that visceral leishmaniasis is increasing in Mediterranean countries and in southern Croatia, which suggests that researchers are dealing with a pattern common to the whole geographical area and emphasizes the need for control and increased awareness of this parasitosis.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)78208-8