Asymptomatic Leishmania donovani infection and associated factors among blood donors attending at Metema district Blood Bank, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross- sectional study

ConclusionsThe prevalence of asymptomaticLeishmania donovani infection was 15.6%. Asymptomatic visceral leishmaniasis was significantly associated with donors ’ family and neighbors’ history of infection. Therefore, laboratory screening of blood donors for visceral leishmaniasis in endemic areas will be mandatory. Moreover, this study will give base line information for future study in the country.
Source: Archives of Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research