Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a significant health burden in tropical and subtropical regions, with limited ...

Initially appearing as a small, painless, non-itchy nodule, without early treatment, leishmaniasis progresses to become ulcerative and painful. “Symptoms appear in weeks to months after a ...

In an open-label trial, 410 patients with visceral leishmaniasis ... with no signs or symptoms of relapse). All 304 patients in the liposomal-therapy group and 106 (98%) of 108 in the conventional ...

India experiences the world’s absolute burden of at least 11 NTDs, including hookworm, dengue, lymphatic filariasis, leprosy, kala-azar, and rabies, representing the highest number of cases worldwide ...

PAHO said leprosy, dengue, Chagas disease, leishmaniasis ... (MDT), “an accessible and effective treatment.” Early diagnosis plays “a crucial role in the fight against the disease and ...

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic infection transmitted by sandflies, affecting millions worldwide. While the ...

India is on track to be declared free of Kala Azar by 2024, achieving elimination targets set by WHO after decades of efforts against the deadly disease.

Leishmaniasis - Leishmaniasis ... Yellow fever is also a viral hemorrhagic disease spread by infected mosquitoes. It can range from mild symptoms like fever to severe complications such as jaundice, ...

ShareThe campaign was electrifying and engaging. It was a day, precisely January 30, loaded with activities, all aimed at ...

At least eight people in Kalikot district have tested positive for kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis or black fever ... fever and enlargement of the spleen and stomach are its common symptoms. If not ...