article · Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Serological and molecular analysis of <i>Leishmania</i> infection in a recent outbreak of visceral leishmaniasis in South Omo Zone, Ethiopia

Habtamu Belay
Mahlet Belachew
Mesfin Wossen
Esayas Aklilu
Berhanu Erko
Nigus Manaye
Gashaw Gebrewold
Johan van Griensven
Saskia van Henten
Tesfahun Bishaw
Robel Belay
Myrthe Pareyn
Ebise Abose
Geremew Tasew
Gemechu Tadese
Zeyede Kebede
Alemayehu Tadese
Henok Tadesse
Endawek Eyelachew
Adugna Abera

20242 citationsAddis Ababa University

Abstract

The prevalence of L. donovani infection in the South Omo Zone is high. Further research on the role of cows in the transmission cycle is needed to design the best strategy to control Leishmania infection in the South Omo Zone. Such interventions should focus on the Logira and Dilbayne villages, where most of the infections were identified.

Research topics

Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
Trypanosoma species research and implications
Parasites and Host Interactions

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trae075

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