Abstract
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) or kala-azar (KA) affects the rural poor, causing significant morbidity and mortality. We examined the epidemiological and social impact of KA in an affected village in Bangladesh. A population-based survey of the village residents showed a case fatality rate of 14.7% among females and 5.3% among males. Before initiation of the study, female patients were ill longer than males before they received treatment. Future work needs to focus on understanding the implications of KA on women and to develop sustainable strategies for appropriate and timely access to treatment.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Antiprotozoal Agents / therapeutic use
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Bangladesh / epidemiology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral / epidemiology*
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral / microbiology
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral / prevention & control*
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Male
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Medically Underserved Area
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Middle Aged
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Rural Population / statistics & numerical data
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Severity of Illness Index
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Sex Distribution
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Sex Factors
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Women's Health Services* / standards
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Women's Health*