Prevalence of Visceral Leishmaniasis among people of Saharsa district with reference to Age, Sex, Economic condition and House pattern

Biological Science

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a very common disease in state like Bihar. Recent emergences or reemergence of vector-borne parasite diseases like leishmaniasis have caused global health and economic issues affecting people, domestic animals, and wild animals. The relationship between host, reservoir, and vector (human, animal, and sand-fly) as well as the environment affects the ecology and epidemiology of leishmaniasis. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of VL in Saharsa district and its correlation with age, sex, economic condition and house pattern. Total of 150 Individuals of different age groups were examined. Of the total 150 individuals, 50.89% were found positive for VL. The prevalence of leishmaniasis was also examined in relation to age, sex, economic condition and house pattern. The prevalence of leishmaniasis was the highest in the 1-15 year age group (44.8%) than older age group. The prevalence of leishmaniasis was higher in males (61.84%) than in females (38.15%).

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