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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Risk factors for visceral leishmaniasis in a new epidemic site in Amhara region, Ethiopia
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 81, No. 1, Year 2009
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We conducted a case-control study to evaluate risk factors for visceral leishmaniasis during an epidemic in a previously unaffected district of Ethiopia. We also collected blood and bone marrow specimens from dogs in the outbreak villages. In multivariable analyses of 171 matched case-control pairs, dog ownership, sleeping under an acacia tree during the day, and habitually sleeping outside at night were associated with significantly increased risk. Specimens from 7 (3.8%) dogs were positive by immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT) and both enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), whereas Leishmania DNA was detected in 5 (2.8%) bone marrow aspirates (from 3 seropositive and 2 seronegative dogs). Insecticide-treated nets may only protect a portion of those at risk. Further research on the vectors, the role of the dog in the transmission cycle, and the effect of candidate interventions are needed to design the best strategy for control. Copyright © 2009 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Authors & Co-Authors
Bashaye, Seife
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Federal Ministry of Health - Ethiopia
Nombela, Nohelly
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Argaw, Daniel
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Mulugeta, Abate
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Herrero, Mercé
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Nieto, J.
Spain, Madrid
Instituto de Salud Carlos Iii
Chicharro, Carmen
Spain, Madrid
Instituto de Salud Carlos Iii
Cañavate, Carmen
Spain, Madrid
Instituto de Salud Carlos Iii
Aparicio, Pilar
Spain, Madrid
Centro Nacional de Medicina Tropical
Darío Vélez, Iván Darió B.
Colombia, Medellin
Universidad de Antioquia
Alvar, Jorge
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Bern, Caryn
United States, Atlanta
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
Statistics
Citations: 81
Authors: 12
Affiliations: 6
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4269/ajtmh.2009.81.34
ISSN:
00029637
Research Areas
Genetics And Genomics
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Case-Control Study
Study Locations
Ethiopia