ArticleIndian journal of dermatology
Epidemiology of Post-Kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis.
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- qPCR as a Tool for the Diagnosis of Visceral and Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Acta parasitologica · 2025Pooled it
- Visceral Leishmaniasis in Sub-Himalayan India (1967-2023): A Systematic Review.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2024Pooled it
- IgG3 and IL10 are effective biomarkers for monitoring therapeutic effectiveness in Post Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2021Trial
- Orphan Medications: An Innovative and Promising Approach against Leishmaniasis.Current microbiology · 2026Review
- Post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis burden at the village level in selected high visceral leishmaniasis endemic upazilas in Bangladesh.International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases · 2024Article
- Case Report: An Atypical Case of Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis with Ulcers and Verrucous Lesions: Clinical and Therapeutic Implications.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2024Article
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- The leishmaniases in Kenya: A scoping review.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2023Article
- Prevalence of post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) and treatment seeking behavior of PKDL patients in Nepal.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2023Article
- Post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis in the Indian sub-continent: challenges and strategies for elimination.Frontiers in immunology · 2023Review
- Outbreak prone communicable diseases of public health importance in the northern districts of West Bengal - Current status & the way forward.The Indian journal of medical research · 2021Review
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Abstract
Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is a cutaneous sequel of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) or kala-azar and has become an entity of epidemiological significance by virtue of its ability to maintain the disease in circulation during inter-epidemic periods. PKDL has been identified as one of the epidemiological marker of "kala-azar elimination programme." Data obtained in 2018 showed PKDL distribution primarily concentrated in 6 countries, which includes India, Sudan, south Sudan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Nepal in decreasing order of case-burden. In India, PKDL cases are mainly found in 54 districts, of which 33 are in Bihar, 11 in West Bengal, 4 in Jharkhand, and 6 in Uttar Pradesh. In West Bengal the districts reporting cases of PKDL cases include Darjeeling, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, Malda, and Murshidabad. The vulnerability on the young age is documented in various studies. The studies also highlights a male predominance of the disease but recent active surveillance suggested that macular form of PKDL shows female-predominance. It is recommended that along with passive case detection, active survey helps in early identification of cases, thus reducing disease transmission in the community. The
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