2013
DOI: 10.4236/ojepi.2013.34029
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Prevalence of kala-azar infection in Pokot county, Amudat district, Northeastern Uganda

Abstract: Introduction: Visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar) caused by Leishmania donovani and transmitted by the sand-fly Phlebotomus martini is endemic in certain foci in northeastern Uganda where it is thought to be confined to Pokot county, Amudat district. Amudat hospital records (April 1998-March 1999) indicated that kala-azar accounted for about 17% of hospital in-patients. However the actual prevalence of kalaazar infection in the community in Pokot county is unknown. This lack of information limits efforts geared… Show more

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