An overview of Leishmaniasis with a focus on the island of Cyprus

Kerküklü, Namık Refik; Güran, Mümtaz

doi:10.4103/0972-9062.311771

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“…CL caused by L. donovani ( s.s .) is a rare and emerging form of leishmaniasis in Europe, reported from Turkey and Cyprus ( Kerkuklu and Güran, 2020 ). It is associated with anthroponotic transmission, i.e.…”

Section: Current Overview Of Leishmaniasis In Europementioning

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Knock, knock, knocking on Europe’s door: Threat of leishmaniasis in Europe with a focus on Turkey

Tunalı,

Özbilgin

2023

Current Research in Parasitology & Vector-Borne Diseases

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Knock, knock, knocking on Europe’s door: Threat of leishmaniasis in Europe with a focus on Turkey

Tunalı,

Özbilgin

2023

Current Research in Parasitology & Vector-Borne Diseases

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“…Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) was first described in the ninth century; however, the disease remains a major global health problem in the 21st century. This disease has a wide range of manifestations ranging from a simple chronic skin lesion to a serious systemic infection that might be life-threatening depending on the specific species of Leishmania and the genetic makeup and immunological status of the patient [ 2 , 3 ].…”

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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Among Adult Population in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Alatawi,

Alanazi,

Albalawi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major health problem in Saudi Arabia. It is caused by the protozoa Leishmania. The vector is female sand flies. In order to develop preventive strategies to reduce the burden of this health problem, public awareness of the disease should be assessed. Objective This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitude toward CL among the adult population in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional survey study was conducted on 385 adult participants of Tabuk between April and May 2022. The investigators assembled the survey questions from peer-reviewed articles with some modifications. Google Forms was used to create the online survey. Social media were used to distribute the survey. Results The study revealed that hearing about CL was much more common among participants older than 61 years and Saudi males. The most prominent sources of information for the participants on which their answers were based were as follows: families and friends, health care professionals, television or radio, and lastly, newspapers. Subjects older than 61 years also showed more knowledge of the risk factors for contracting CL. However, the participants showed overall poor knowledge of the clinical presentation of the disease, which gender or age group was mostly affected, or how the disease was transmitted. Likewise, their knowledge of sand flies was poor. Most participants did not know if CL was a health problem or not. Conclusions The study revealed overall poor awareness of the epidemiological aspects of CL, how it is transmitted, its clinical presentation, and proper management. Our study could help authorities correct the gap in knowledge regarding CL in Tabuk.

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Comprehensive New Information on the Distribution and Pathogenicity of Leishmaniasis, the Factors Causing Its Emergence in New Areas and Affecting Pathogenicity in Iran

Hassan Nasirian

2024

Biol Bull Rev

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An overview of Leishmaniasis with a focus on the island of Cyprus

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Knock, knock, knocking on Europe’s door: Threat of leishmaniasis in Europe with a focus on Turkey

Knock, knock, knocking on Europe’s door: Threat of leishmaniasis in Europe with a focus on Turkey

Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Among Adult Population in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Comprehensive New Information on the Distribution and Pathogenicity of Leishmaniasis, the Factors Causing Its Emergence in New Areas and Affecting Pathogenicity in Iran

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