Efforts toward the Elimination of Visceral Leishmaniasis in South Asia: A Review of Progress in Bhutan.

Leishmaniases are a group of diseases under the category of neglected tropical diseases targeted for global elimination. However, they continue to pose major clinical and public health problems, especially among those living in poor socioeconomic conditions. Here, we summarize leishmaniasis elimination efforts in Bhutan.

Oral mucosal leishmaniasis presenting as a nonhealing chronic oral growth: A case report.

Oral mucosal leishmaniasis is a rare finding posing challenges in the diagnosis and treatment in a nonendemic setting. This disease is present in dental clinics as nonhealing chronic growth. Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial to prevent further complications and death.

Antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoea and treatment outcomes of gonococcal urethritis suspected patients in two large hospitals in Bhutan, 2015.

Introduction: Gonorrhea is a major sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally with increasing trends. Despite limited data, gonorrhea remains an important public health problem in Bhutan.

Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in two Bhutanese hospitals; Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital and Phuentsholing General Hospital in 2015.