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Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the West Bank, Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study

2024-11-29 dermatology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundLeishmaniasis Is a vector-borne disease caused by obligate intracellular protozoan flagellate parasite, that is transmitted by the bite of infected female phlebotomine sandflies. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is endemic in the Middle East, its a major public health concern in Palestine, the current control strategies for Leishmaniasis depend on reservoir and vector control, active case detection and treatment of their disease and the use of insecticides. ObjectivesThis study aims to de...

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