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ISSN: 1735-7667 Iranian Journal of Military Medicine 2010;12(3):131-135
ISSN: 1735-7667 Iranian Journal of Military Medicine 2010;12(3):131-135
Epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Damghan
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Mohammadi Azni S. (* )Nokandeh Z. (1 )
Khorsandi A. A. (2 )
Sanei Dehkordi A. R. (3 )
(* ) Damghan Health Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Damghan, Iran
(1 ) Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
(2 ) Damghan Health Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Damghan, Iran
(3 ) Department of Medical Entomology & Vector Control, Faculty of Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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ABSTRACT
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis is one of the most important diseases transmitted by sand fly and has been one of the most important health problems in Iran. Determining the epidemiological aspects of disease is important for planning of control program. This study was carried out to describe the cutaneous leishmaniasis situation in Damghan.
Methods This descriptive-analytical survey was performed on all confirmed and recorded cutaneous leishmaniasis cases (465 people) diagnosed during 2006-09 in Damghan. Patients’ information such as age, sex, nationality, habitat, number and sites of ulcer(s), month and years of incidence were registered and analyzed by Chi-square test using SPSS 12 software.
Results Of 465 under care patients, 263 cases (56.5%) were men and 202 people (43.5%) were women.148 patients (31.8%) resided in urban areas, while 317 (68.2%) lived in rural areas. The most frequent age group was 20-29 years old (22%). Hands and feet were the most common sites of ulcer (84%). 46% of the patients had two or more ulcers. Highest disease prevalence (84.8%) was observed in months October, December and November.
Conclusion Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an endemic disease in desert rural areas and is developing in suburban parts of Damghan; therefore, comprehensive planning for control and prevention of the disease is necessary.
Methods This descriptive-analytical survey was performed on all confirmed and recorded cutaneous leishmaniasis cases (465 people) diagnosed during 2006-09 in Damghan. Patients’ information such as age, sex, nationality, habitat, number and sites of ulcer(s), month and years of incidence were registered and analyzed by Chi-square test using SPSS 12 software.
Results Of 465 under care patients, 263 cases (56.5%) were men and 202 people (43.5%) were women.148 patients (31.8%) resided in urban areas, while 317 (68.2%) lived in rural areas. The most frequent age group was 20-29 years old (22%). Hands and feet were the most common sites of ulcer (84%). 46% of the patients had two or more ulcers. Highest disease prevalence (84.8%) was observed in months October, December and November.
Conclusion Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an endemic disease in desert rural areas and is developing in suburban parts of Damghan; therefore, comprehensive planning for control and prevention of the disease is necessary.
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