Premature deaths by visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil investigated through a cohort study: A challenging opportunity?

Premature deaths by visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil investigated through a cohort study: A challenging opportunity?

<h4>Background</h4>Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is the most severe form of leishmaniasis because it can lead to death. In the Americas, 96% of cases are in Brazil, and despite efforts, the fatality rate has increased in the past years. We analyzed deaths associated to VL in Brazil and inv...

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Main Authors: Ana Nilce S Maia-Elkhoury, Gustavo Adolfo Sierra Romero, Samantha Y O B Valadas, Marcia L Sousa-Gomes, José Angelo Lauletta Lindoso, Elisa Cupolillo, Jose Antonio Ruiz-Postigo, Daniel Argaw, Manuel J Sanchez-Vazquez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-12-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007841

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007841

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