Dispersion of Lutzomyia longipalpis and expansion of visceral leishmaniasis in São Paulo State, Brazil: identification of associated factors through survival analysis

Dispersion of Lutzomyia longipalpis and expansion of visceral leishmaniasis in São Paulo State, Brazil: identification of associated factors through survival analysis

Abstract Background In Brazil, visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a serious public health problem because of its magnitude, geographical expansion and potential harms caused by illnesses, including death. However, VL is largely ignored in discussions of tropical disease priorities. Thus, this study aime...

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Main Authors: Agda M. Oliveira, Rossana V. M. López, Margareth R. Dibo, Lilian A. C. Rodas, Marluci M. Guirado, Francisco Chiaravalloti-Neto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Survival analysis
Visceral leishmaniasis
Neglected tropical disease
Brazil
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3084-1

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