Where, when, and how the diagnosis of human visceral leishmaniasis is defined: answers from the Brazilian control program.
João Gabriel Guimarães LuzAmanda Gabriela de CarvalhoDanilo Bueno NavesJoão Victor Leite DiasCor Jesus Fernandes FontesPublished in: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (2019)
VL diagnosis was predominantly conducted in hospitals with a long TD and wide application of serology. These findings may support measures focused on early diagnosis, including a greater involvement of the primary health care system.