Molecular detection of Leishmania species in human and animals from cutaneous leishmaniasis endemic areas of Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Hussain, Mubashir; Munir, Shahzad; Jalal, Abdullah; Khan, Taj Ali; Muhammad, Niaz; Khattak, Bahar Ullah; Khan, Abdullah; Ahmed, Irfan; Baloch, Zulqarnain; Bashir, Nawaz Haider; Jamal, Muhammad Ameen; Rahim, Kashif; Mazhar, Humaira; Riaz, Maira; Watany, Noha

doi:10.4103/1995-7645.240086

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“…Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a rising public health concern in Asia, particularly in Pakistan. It was originally discovered in Pakistan in 1960 and was first only found in the northern hilly area of the country, but it has expanded and is now almost nationwide [ 5 ]. According to estimates, 400,000 cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis were reported in Pakistan in 2016, making up around 10% of all cutaneous leishmaniasis cases globally [ 6 ].…”

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Characterizing cutaneous leishmaniasis in a conflict-affected region: a study from North Waziristan, Pakistan

ULLAH,

SAMAD,

BANO

et al. 2023

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Background/aim Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an emerging tropical disease that remains a serious public health issue in Pakistan, particularly in North Waziristan. The current research was carried out to investigate the presence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in this region. Materials and methods This prospective observational study was conducted from October 2018 to December 2020 at District Head Quarter Hospital Miranshah in North Waziristan with the collaboration of the Pathology Department of Gomal Medical College Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Needle aspirates were used for the microscopic Giemsa-stained slides. SPSS was used for data analysis. Results Of the 5406 clinically-suspected cases, 2603(48.2%) were positive by microscopic examination. Of these 2603 patients, 1474 (57%) were male and 1129 (43%) were female. Most of the lesions were on the face, followed by upper and lower limbs. The 5–10-year age group had the highest percentage of 1167 (45%). A single lesion affected 96.6% of the patients, while 2.7% had double lesions and 0.7% had triple lesions. A high number of cutaneous leishmaniasis were seen from April to August, while the lowest number was seen November to December. Conclusion This study provides extensive information in relation to the existence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the North Waziristan district of Pakistan, as well as the detailed demographic features of those affected by the disease.

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