Is Leishmaniasis donovani elimination feasible in Bhutan? A review of current prevention and control mechanisms in Bhutan

Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease with an annual estimated 700,000 to 1 million new cases globally. The diseases affect the rural community and people living in poverty. It is transmitted by female phlebotomine sand-fly; a tiny 2–3 mm long insect vector. Along with the regional countries...

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Published in:	Bhutan Health Journal
Main Authors:	Tashi Tobgay, Sithar Dorjee, Ambika Pradhan, Tenzin Wangdi, Tobgye Drukpa, Rinxin Namgye, Guofa Zhou, Nadira D. Karunaweera Karunaweera
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh 2021-06-01
Subjects:	leishmaniasis, bhutan, elimination
Online Access:	https://bhj.com.bt/index.php/bhj/article/view/138