Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia: Epidemiological trends from 2000 to 2010

Amin, Tarek Tawfik; Al-Mohammed, Hamdan I.; Kaliyadan, Feroze; Mohammed, B.

doi:10.1016/s1995-7645(13)60116-9

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“…The application of PCR and RFLP benefit to characterize the Leishmania species causing cutaneous leishmaniasis in Iraq. two types of Leishmania spp., L .major as mentioned previously by (Al-Saqur and Al-Obaidi 2013) and L. tropica as mentioned previously by (Sharma and Mahajan 2015) and that confirmed another Iraqi study (Rahi et al, 2013) and another study in nearby countries such as Saudi Arabia (Amin et al, 2013) and Iran (Azizi et al, 2012).…”

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confidence: 85%

“…Another study by (Abdulwahab 2013) recorded that the infection in males was 65% than females (35%). In Saudi Arabia (Amin et al, 2013) documented that the incidence rate of CL was higher in males than in females from 2000 to 2010. In Syria (Shanehsaz and Ishkhanian 2013) found that Syrian males are more infected with the parasite than females, In Jordan (Al-Athamneh et al, 2014), The same result in Turkey , This is probably happened due to the cultural habits of most areas.…”

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Detection of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Based on ITS1 Gene by PCR-RFLP Technique

Al-Fahdawi

Al-Ani

Al-Kubaisi

2018

Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, E. Medical En

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Journal of Medical Entomology and Parasitology is one of the series issued quarterly by the Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. It is an important specialist journal covering the latest advances in that subject. It publishes original research and review papers on all aspects of basic and applied medical entomology, parasitology and host-parasite relationships, including the latest discoveries in parasite biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, ecology and epidemiology in the content of the biological, medical entomology and veterinary sciences. In addition to that, the journal promotes research on the impact of living organisms on their environment with emphasis on subjects such a resource, depletion, pollution, biodiversity, ecosystem…..etc. www.eajbs.eg.net Provided for non-commercial research and education use. Not for reproduction, distribution or commercial use.

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Detection of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Based on ITS1 Gene by PCR-RFLP Technique

Al-Fahdawi

Al-Ani

Al-Kubaisi

2018

Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, E. Medical En

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“…In contrast, a higher CL incidence in men was found in a study in Iran [37] and in the Middle East [38]. Other studies from Saudi Arabia supported the hypothesis that the CL sex ratio is dependent on geographic location and cultural patterns [39,40]. As men in Errachidia generally perceive CL as nonsevere, this may have led to some under-reporting of cases and the true incidence rate may therefore have been higher than what we report here.…”

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“…In contrast, a higher CL incidence in men was found in a study in Iran and in the Middle East . Other studies from Saudi Arabia supported the hypothesis that the CL sex ratio is dependent on geographic location and cultural patterns .…”

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Control of cutaneous leishmaniasis caused byLeishmania majorin south‐eastern Morocco

Bennis

Brouwere

Ameur

et al. 2015

Tropical Med Int Health

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Abstractobjective The incidence of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) caused by Leishmania major has increased in Morocco over the last decade, prompting the Ministry of Health to take intersectoral response measures including vector and reservoir control. The aim of this article was to describe the CL outbreak response measures taken in the province of Errachidia, where the reservoir of L. major, a sand rat (Meriones shawi), was targeted using strychnine-poisoned wheat baits from 2010 to 2012.method We analysed routine surveillance data and other information using the data of the CL control programme.results We present data on the evolution and the extension of CL in this province as well as the epidemiological profile of the disease. Between 2004 and 2013, 7099 cases of CL were recorded in Errachidia Province, gradually affecting all districts. Our results demonstrate that more women were affected than men and that all age groups were represented.conclusion Errachidia Province was the epicentre of the recent CL outbreak in Morocco. A notable decline in incidence rates was observed after 2011. The outbreak control measures may have contributed to this decline, as well as climatic trends or progressing herd immunity.

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“…Previous reports have shown that CL lesions are generally seen on uncovered parts of the body and less often on covered areas. 1,14,[20][21][22][23][24] This is not surprising since these are the areas that are readily accessible by the sandfly. A study in Turkey by Gurel and others 9 reported the location of CL lesions as 57.5% in the head and neck region, 32.2% in the upper extremities, 10.2% in the lower extremities, 0.8% in oral mucosa, 0.2% on the trunk, and no mucosal involvement.…”

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A Comparison of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Syrian and Turkish Patients with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Turan

Yeşilova

Sürücü

et al. 2015

The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Abstract. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a significant public health problem with increasing incidence, especially in extreme circumstances. In this study, we compared the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of 685 Syrian CL patients afflicted by the Syrian conflict and 685 Turkish CL patients in 2012. Patient age, gender, duration of disease, lesion size, type, and localization were evaluated. The duration of CL disease in Syrian CL patients (4.5 ± 4.3 weeks) was shorter than that of Turkish CL patients (11.9 ± 9.7 weeks). The number of lesions was greater in Syrian patients (2.46 ± 2.43) than in Turkish patients (1.93 ± 1.47). Lesion sizes were comparable between both groups (Syrian, 11.2 ± 8.7 mm; Turkish, 10.7 ± 7.7 mm). In Syrian CL patients, nodular type lesions were the most common (325 patients, 49.1%), whereas, in Turkish CL patients, ulcer type lesions were the most common (352 patients, 51.5%). Our results indicate variations in the clinicoepidemiological features of CL between Turkish and Syrian patients within Sanliurfa province. This highlights the impact of social unrest and environmental conditions on the epidemiology of CL within this region. Approaches to prevention, control, and treatment of CL in these areas should take into consideration the emerging changes in clinicoepidemiological parameters of the disease.

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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia: Epidemiological trends from 2000 to 2010

Abstract: A definite declining trend in the incidence of CL was observed in Al Hassa. Further studies are warranted to assess whether special public health measures are needed for better control of CL in expatriate populations in Saudi Arabia.

Cited by 36 publications

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Detection of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Based on ITS1 Gene by PCR-RFLP Technique

Detection of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Based on ITS1 Gene by PCR-RFLP Technique

Control of cutaneous leishmaniasis caused byLeishmania majorin south‐eastern Morocco

A Comparison of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Syrian and Turkish Patients with Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

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