Options for Active Case Detection of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Endemic Districts of India Nepal and Bangladesh Comparing Yield Feasibility and Costs

摘要

BackgroundThe VL elimination strategy requires cost-effective tools for case detection and management. This intervention study tests the yield, feasibility and cost of 4 different active case detection (ACD) strategies (camp, index case, incentive and blanket approach) in VL endemic districts of India, Nepal and Bangladesh.