The present status of cutaneous leishmaniasis in a recently emerged focus in South-west of kerman province, iran.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to assess the magnitude of the cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) disease and identification of the causative agent by nested-PCR for current control strategy.This study was carried out as descriptive house-to-house visits in Orzoieh district in Kerman Province, south-east Iran, during 2011-2012. A questionnaire was completed for each individual consisting of demographic and clinical data. Suspected individuals were examined by direct smear microscopy and subsequent identification by nested-PCR. X(2) -test was used for any significance (P

Keywords

• Cutaneous leishmaniasis
• Epidemiology
• Iran
• Leishmania major