Risk factors for in-hospital mortality from visceral leishmaniasis: A case-control study

Background: The timely identification of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) patients with a higher risk of death is essential for meeting the target of reducing case-fatality rates in the Americas. This study aimed to identify factors associated with death from VL in the State of Piaui, Brazil. Methods: Ca...

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Main Authors: Ingrid V. Oliveira-Sena, Guilherme L. Werneck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034119303181