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Typical features of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the Ilam province, Iran

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(2020) Typical features of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the Ilam province, Iran. Journal of Parasitic Diseases. ISSN 09717196 (ISSN)

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Abstract

Since Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a problematic parasitic infection in the west of Iran, this study was carried out to clarify the epidemiological aspects of Cl. Our database includes all Cl cases with detailed information during 2014–2018 in Ilam province, west of Iran. Patients referred to health and clinical centers in our study areas then health providers and laboratory technicians took smears to detect leishmania parasites under light microscope. SPSS24 software used for analyzing data by the Chi square test. Mehran and Dehloran districts were alone accounted for 50 of all reported cases. ≥ 36 age group was dominant cases also housekeepers were at the top of categories in case of occupation. Hand and leg entangled with this infection more than other organs. Moreover, most cases observed in the winter season, and lesions were 1–3 cm in size. Apart from decreasing Cl cases in our study location compared to 2014, building debris around the urban area should be cleaned up concerning standards of hygiene in each phase to keep rodents away. Additionally, citizens at the land border of Iran-Iraq should protect themselves from sand fly biting at least by insect repellent at peak travel times. © 2020, Indian Society for Parasitology.

Item Type: Article
Creators:
CreatorsEmail
Shahidi-Hakak, F.UNSPECIFIED
Aivazi, A. A.UNSPECIFIED
Mokhtari, F.UNSPECIFIED
Jalilian, A.UNSPECIFIED
Khosravani, M.UNSPECIFIED
Rafatpanah, A.UNSPECIFIED
Keywords: Cutaneous leishmaniasis Epidemiology Ilam Iran Leishmania major
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Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Parasitic Diseases
Journal Index: Scopus
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-020-01258-w
ISSN: 09717196 (ISSN)
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.medilam.ac.ir/id/eprint/3163

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