title: Visceral leishmaniasis and its control in Bangladesh.
abstract: Visceral leishmaniasis, which is also known as kala-azar, reappeared in Bangladesh during the 1980s, approximately 7-8 years after large-scale use of DDT had been abandoned by the malaria eradication programme in the country. Pabna, Mymensingh and Rajshahi were the regions most affected with kala-azar. The article presents a historical review and information about the present status of leishmaniasis in Bangladesh together with control strategies and a proposed plan of operation.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Elias
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Rahman
authors.forename: N I
authors.initials: NI
authors.lastname: Khan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001459:Bangladesh; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003634:DDT / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D006801:Humans; D007158:Immunologic Techniques; D007898:Leishmaniasis, Visceral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control; D009032:Mosquito Control
chemical_list: D003634:DDT