@manuascript {217,
	title = {Current scene and scenario of visceral leishmaniasis in Nigeria},
	journal = {International Journal of Technological Advancement and Research (IJTAR)},
	volume = {4},
	year = {2015},
	pages = {83-86},
	abstract = {The Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of 17 or more c and related infections that represent the most common illnesses of the world{\textquoteright}s poorest people. Leishmaniasis is a very important member of the neglected diseases group, which is found to be predominant in the northern parts and middle-belt of Nigeria; particularly Kano, Niger, Sokoto; Benue and Jos. However, leishmaniasis in these parts of Nigeria present more as cutaneous leishmaniasis, and more as co-infection with HIV, whereas visceral leishmaniasis is more malignant than the cutaneous manifestation which may self heal with resulting scares.
Keywords:\&nbsp;Neglected Tropical Diseases, chronic parasitic diseases,\&nbsp;visceral leishmaniasis.},
	author = {E. I. O. Ajayi and O. I. Ajayi and E. A. Iyoha}
}
