Is leishmaniasis adequately notified in Sri Lanka? A survey among doctors from an endemic district, Sri Lanka

• Main Authors: Chandana Hewawasam (Author), Hema S. Weerakoon (Author), Vyshnavi Thilakan (Author), Tishni Lelwala (Author), Kalana Prasanka (Author), A. S. Rathnayaka (Author), Shanika Gamage (Author), Suneth Agampodi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Leishmaniasis is a notifiable disease in Sri Lanka since 2008. Previous studies show a gap in the notification of leishmaniasis. The purpose of the present study was to determine the Knowledge, attitudes and practice of medical officers regarding leishmaniasis. Methods A cross-se...