Emergence of visceral leishmaniasis in Kollam district, Kerala, southern India

Authors

  • R. Sandhya Deputy District Medical Officer / District Surveillance Officer, District Medical Office (Health), Kollam, Kerala
  • P. S. Rakesh Centre for Public Health Protection, Kollam, Kerala
  • Soumya Dev District Epidemiologist, Integrated Disease Surveillance Program, District Medical office (Health), Kollam, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20190639

Keywords:

Cross sectional study, Newborn care practices, Rural area

Abstract

An outbreak investigation was initiated following an unusual occurence of kala azar reported among people residing in the tribal belt of Kulathupuzha area, eastern part of Kollam district, Kerala, Southern India. 2 cases of kala azar were investigated during 2016-2018. Epidemiological analysis indicated no epidemiological link between the cases. However the Visceral leishmaniasis and cutaneous leishmaniasis intruding into newer regions pose a major threat to ongoing leishmaniasis elimination and maintenance programs.

Author Biographies

R. Sandhya, Deputy District Medical Officer / District Surveillance Officer, District Medical Office (Health), Kollam, Kerala

District Surveillance Officer,District Medical Office, Kollam, Kerala

P. S. Rakesh, Centre for Public Health Protection, Kollam, Kerala

Center For Public health protection, Kollam, Kerala

Soumya Dev, District Epidemiologist, Integrated Disease Surveillance Program, District Medical office (Health), Kollam, Kerala

District Epidemiologist, IDSP, Kollam

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Published

2019-02-22

How to Cite

Sandhya, R., Rakesh, P. S., & Dev, S. (2019). Emergence of visceral leishmaniasis in Kollam district, Kerala, southern India. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 6(3), 1350–1352. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20190639

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Case Reports