Visceral Leishmaniasis Treatment Outcome and Associated Factors in Northern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), one of the most neglected tropical diseases, is placing a huge burden on Ethiopia. Despite the introduction of antileishmanial drugs, treatment outcomes across regions are variable due to drug resistance and other factors. Thus, understanding of VL treatment outcomes and its contributing factors helps decisions on treatment. However, the magnitude and the risk factors of poor treatment outcome are not well studied in our setting. Therefore, our study was designed to assess treatment outcomes and associated factors in patients with VL.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in VL patients admitted between June 2016 and April 2018 to Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. Data was collec

SUBMITTER: Gidey K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6719273 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature