Publications by authors named "Shaila Basnyat"
Article Synopsis
- Visceral leishmaniasis, transmitted by infected sandflies, is resurging in certain districts of Nepal, surpassing the elimination target of under 1 case per 10,000 people.
- A study analyzed blood samples from humans and domestic animals, as well as sandflies, across four endemic districts in Nepal, identifying ongoing transmission particularly in Sarlahi.
- Results showed significant evidence of local transmission of Leishmania donovani, especially in Ishworpur village, while domestic animals tested negative for the disease's DNA, indicating they may not be key carriers.
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a life-threatening vector borne disease caused by the Leishmania donovani species complex. In Nepal, it is transmitted to humans by L donovani infected Phlebotomus argentipes sand flies [12]. The pathogenesis of VL is complex, and the clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic infection to severe and fatal disease.
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