The usefulness of trained field workers in diagnosis of post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) and clinico-epidemiological profile in highly endemic areas of Bihar

摘要

Background Surveillance of post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is critical to the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis (VL). In this study we assessed the feasibility of using trained field workers for detecting suspected PKDL cases.