Lifescience Global :: Abstract : Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Three Districts of Sindh in Pakistan

Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

Human Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Three Districts of Sindh in Pakistan Pages 611-615Farah Sharif¹ 

关键词: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis;    Human infection;    Hyderabad;    Jamshoro and Dadu;    Sindh.;   

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学科分类：生物科学（综合）

来源: Lifescience Global

【 摘 要 】

This study was conducted to record cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis in human beings from three districts i.e., Dadu, Hyderabad and Jamshoro in Sindh, Pakistan. A total number of 102 subjects of different age and sex groups were put under investigation. Ninety four (92.157%) were found positive for cutaneous leishmaniasis. The highest leishmaniasis infection (41%) was recorded in 21-30 years’ age group. The prevalence of cutaneous leishmaniasis was higher in males, (56%) than in females, (44%). The active lesion was more frequent on face (35%), on legs (26%) and on hands (25%) than other exposed parts of the body. Forty five percent of cutaneous leishmaniasis case were recorded in Dadu, 35 percent in Hyderabad, and 20 percent in Jamshoro.

【 授权许可】

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