| retrospective survey of human hydatidosis in bahir dar, north-western ethiopia. | to determine the prevalence of human hydatidosis in bahir dar and the sex and age distribution and awareness, we used a questionnaire and retrospective analysis covering 5 years of the case reports at public health institutions in bahir dartown and the surrounding areas. we interviewed 244 individuals: 150 households, 32 abattoir workers, 30 butchers and 32 health professionals. none of the householders or butchers knew about cystic echinococcosis, nor did 25% of the health professionals; howeve ... | 2010 | 21218719 |
| risk factors for visceral leishmaniasis in a new epidemic site in amhara region, ethiopia. | we conducted a case-control study to evaluate risk factors for visceral leishmaniasis during an epidemic in a previously unaffected district of ethiopia. we also collected blood and bone marrow specimens from dogs in the outbreak villages. in multivariable analyses of 171 matched case-control pairs, dog ownership, sleeping under an acacia tree during the day, and habitually sleeping outside at night were associated with significantly increased risk. specimens from 7 (3.8%) dogs were positive by ... | 2009 | 19556563 |