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Visceral Leishmaniasis in Emilia-Romagna (Leishmania-2019)
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Summary
According to reports in the literature, from 2012 to date, there has been an increase in the number of diagnosed cases of autochthonous visceral Leishmania in the Province of Bologna. In this context, it was decided to carry out a retrospective prospective observational study, which is essential to describe the epidemiology of LV in order to outline the scientific and rational bases necessary for the drafting of guidelines to standardise the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to this disease, in order to reduce the diagnostic delay and improve therapeutic results. therapeutic outcome. In addition, epidemiological data will make it possible to identify possible new strategies to control the disease, which are essential for reducing its transmission.
Official title: Visceral Leishmaniasis in Emilia-Romagna
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2020-04-21
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-01-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (5)
Ospedale M. Bufalini di Cesena, AUSL della Romagna
Cesena, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
Ospedale G.B. Morgagni L. Pierantoni di Forlì
Forlì, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Bologna, Italy
Ospedale S. Maria delle Croci di Ravenna, AUSL della Romagna
Ravenna, Italy
Ospedale Infermi di Rimini, AUSL della Romagna
Rimini, Italy