Trends in spatio-temporal dynamics of visceral leishmaniasis cases in a highly-endemic focus of Bihar, India: an investigation based on GIS tools
Abstract Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in Bihar State (India) continues to be endemic, despite the existence of effective treatment and a vector control program to control disease morbidity. A clear understanding of spatio-temporal distribution of VL may improve surveillance and control imp...
Main Authors: | Rakesh Mandal, Shreekant Kesari, Vijay Kumar, Pradeep Das |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2018-04-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2707-x |
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