Publications by authors named "Mwatela Kitondo"
Article Synopsis
- Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a significant health issue in Baringo County, Kenya, influenced by housing and environmental risk factors that have not been thoroughly studied in the region.
- The study aimed to explore how different housing types and environmental conditions relate to VL infection among patients at Chemolingot Sub-County Hospital.
- Findings revealed strong associations between VL infections and certain housing structures, highlighting the need for improved prevention strategies that address these environmental factors.
Background: Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) with the highest regional burden in East Africa. Relapse and Post Kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis (PKDL) contribute to the spread of VL in endemic areas, making their surveillance imperative for control and elimination. Little is known about long-term patient outcomes in Kenya through follow-up after VL treatment, despite its requirement for control and elimination by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kenya Ministry of Health (KMOH).
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