The status of Visceral Leishmaniasis in India
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According to the recent reports of World Health Organization (WHO), 20 000 to 30 000 deaths occur annually due to Leishmaniasis and 200 000 to 400 000 new cases occur worldwide each year. India stands with maximum number of visceral leishmanial cases (20102013) and Bihar state alone reports more than 70% of the total reported cases in India. Efforts are being made by the Government of India in elimination of visceral leishmaniasis. The data is supporting the success of its elimination rate.
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تاریخ انتشار 2016