Prevalence and associated risk factors of Leishmania infection among immunocompetent hosts, a community-based study in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

• Main Authors: Pamornsri Sriwongpan (Author), Supalert Nedsuwan (Author), Jidapa Manomat (Author), Sakarn Charoensakulchai (Author), Kittiphat Lacharojana (Author), Jamnong Sankwan (Author), Natheeporn Kobpungton (Author), Taweesak Sriwongpun (Author), Saovanee Leelayoova (Author), Mathirut Mungthin (Author), Suradej Siripattanapipong (Author), Toon Ruang-Areerate (Author), Tawee Naaglor (Author), Theethach Eamchotchawalit (Author), Phunlerd Piyaraj (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Background</h4>Leishmaniasis is an emerging infectious disease reported in the north and south of Thailand of which patients with HIV/AIDS are a high risk group for acquiring the infection. A lack of information regarding prevalence, and the risk association of Leishmania infection a...