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Entomological survey of sand fly vectors and molecular screening for Leishmania parasite in refugee camps in Ethiopia.
Habtamu Belay, Berhanu Erko, Mahlet Belachew, Myrthe Pareyn, Tesfahun Bishaw, Johan van Griensven, Geremew Tasew, Adugna Abera, Esayas Aklilu
Published: 202610.1038/s41598-026-37733-2
Abstract
Visceral leishmaniasis is transmitted by infected female sand flies. However, entomological data from refugee camps remained limited. This study aimed to describe sand fly fauna and assess natural Leishmania infection in selected refugee camps in Eth…
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