Seroprevalence of visceral leishmaniasis among pregnant women in Jahrom city in Fars province, southern Iran

• DOI: 10.1016/j.parepi.2024.e00349
• Publication Date: 2024-04-16T17:53:04Z
• Authors: Najmeh Sadeghi; Mehdi Mohebali; Zahra Kakooei; Abazar Roustazadeh; Hamed Mir; Amir Abdoli; Kavous Solhjoo; Manoochehr Shabani; Enayatollah Shadmand; Ali Taghipour
• Keywords: Seroprevalence; Southern Iran

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a public health issue in endemic countries with poor sanitation facilities. In this study, the seroprevalence rate and associated risk factors of VL were investigated during September 2020 to February 2021 pregnant women referred Ostad Mottahari Peymanieh hospitals Jahrom county, Fars province, southern Iran.