Is leishmaniasis adequately notified in Sri Lanka? A survey among doctors from an endemic district, Sri Lanka

Is leishmaniasis adequately notified in Sri Lanka? A survey among doctors from an endemic district, Sri Lanka

Abstract Background Leishmaniasis is a notifiable disease in Sri Lanka since 2008. Previous studies show a gap in the notification of leishmaniasis. The purpose of the present study was to determine the Knowledge, attitudes and practice of medical officers regarding leishmaniasis. Methods A cross-se...

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Main Authors: Chandana Hewawasam, Hema S. Weerakoon, Vyshnavi Thilakan, Tishni Lelwala, Kalana Prasanka, A. S. Rathnayaka, Shanika Gamage, Suneth Agampodi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Leishmaniasis
Notification
Physicians
Knowledge
Attitude
Practice
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09066-w

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