Visceral leishmaniasis in Somalia: A review of epidemiology and access to care
Visceral leishmaniasis in Somalia: A review of epidemiology and access to care
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Somalia, ravaged by conflict since 1991, has areas endemic for visceral leishmaniasis (VL), a deadly parasitic disease affecting the rural poor, internally displaced, and pastoralists. Very little is known about VL burden in Somalia, where the protracted crisis hampers access to health care. We reviewed evidence about VL epidemiology in Somalia and...
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Visceral leishmaniasis in Somalia: A review of epidemiology and access to care
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1888656447
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1888656447
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1935-2735,1935-2727
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1935-2735
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0005231
