Risk factors for anthroponotic cutaneous Leishmaniasis at the household level in Kabul, Afghanistan.

BACKGROUND: Kabul, Afghanistan, is the largest focus of anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) in the world. ACL is a protozoan disease transmitted to humans by the bite of phlebotomine sand flies. Although not fatal, ACL can lead to considerable stigmatization of affected populations. METHODS:...

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Main Authors: Richard Reithinger, Mohammad Mohsen, Toby Leslie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2843638?pdf=render