| dc.contributor.author | Marangu, Victor Mwiti | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kei, Robert | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kagendo, Dorothy | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-07-01T09:04:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-07-01T09:04:29Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Mwiti Marangu, V., Robert Mburugu Kei, P. R. M. K., & Dorothy Kagendo Kithinji, D. D. K. (2024). Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) in Merti Sub-County, Isiolo County: A Case of Socio-Cultural Challenges . African Journal of Science, Technology and Social Sciences, 2(2), 1–8. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.58506/ajstss.v2i2.205 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://repository.must.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1533 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) also known as Kala-azar is a fatal neglected tropical disease (NTD) with a 95% fatality rate among untreated cases. Although there is little information available about the disease's prevalence in Isiolo County, it is extremely endemic in a number of villages in Merti Sub-County.
Case Presentation: In this case presentation, a family of three children resulted to traditional therapy when the children contracted Kala-azar. All the three children exhibited signs of fever, loss of appetite, swollen abdomen, vomiting, and general weakness.
Discussion: Low levels of Visceral Leishmaniasis knowledge, ignorance characterized by cultural beliefs, and the use of local therapies are among socio-cultural challenges impeding implementation of effective Kala-azar control strategies in Isiolo County.
Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of focused community awareness for prompt and efficient diagnosis and treatment to lower Kala-azar prevalence, monitoring the burden and spread of the disease as well as lowering transmission. | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | African Journal of Science, Technology and Social Sciences | en_US |
| dc.subject | Case Report | en_US |
| dc.subject | Visceral Leishmaniasis | en_US |
| dc.subject | Kala-azar | en_US |
| dc.subject | Isiolo, Merti | en_US |
| dc.title | Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) in Merti Sub-County, Isiolo County: A Case of Socio-Cultural Challenges | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
