Abstract
To identify factors associated with incidence of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), we surveyed 13,416 households in Bihar State, India. VL was associated with socioeconomic status, type of housing, and belonging to the Musahar caste. Annual coverage of indoor residual insecticide spraying was 12%. Increasing such spraying can greatly contribute to VL control.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Family Characteristics
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Female
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Humans
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India / epidemiology
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Insect Control / methods
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Insecticides
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral / epidemiology*
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral / prevention & control
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral / transmission
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Risk Factors
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Rural Population / statistics & numerical data*
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Young Adult