Epidemiological Characteristics of Visceral Leishmaniasis - Shanxi Province, China, 1950-2019

What is already known about this topic? Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is the most serious form of leishmaniasis. In recent years, reported cases of VL have been gradually increasing in Shanxi Province, China. What is added by this report? The report describes the epidemiology of VL from 1950 to 2019 in Shanxi Province and the recent trend of VL reemergence. What are the implications for public health practice? Measures to prevent and control VL, such as health education, improving clinical diagnostics, strengthening epidemiological investigation capacity for VL cases, monitoring surveillance, and use of other evidence-based preventive measures, should be undertaken in Shanxi Province.

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This report provides an overview of the epidemiology of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and the recent reemergence of the disease in Shanxi Province, China. It emphasizes the need for public health measures such as health education, improved diagnostics, epidemiological investigation capacity, surveillance, and evidence-based preventive measures in the province.