CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS AMONG ATTENDING HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTERS IN AMRAN GOVERNORATE, YEMEN

Mohammed Ali Alshahethi; Ali Ahmed  Al-Hadheq; Wadhah Hassan Edrees; Qais Yusuf  Abdullah; Mohammed Sadeq Al-Awar

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CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS AMONG ATTENDING HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTERS IN AMRAN GOVERNORATE, YEMEN

Authors:

Mohammed Ali Alshahethi | Ali Ahmed Al-Hadheq | Wadhah Hassan Edrees | Qais Yusuf Abdullah | Mohammed Sadeq Al-Awar

Publisher:

University of Aden

Journal:

Electronic Journal of University of Aden for Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.5 Issue 3, pp.269-276

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001529128

pISSN:

2708-0684

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Abstract:

 Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a broad spectrum of diseases. There is no published data on the epidemiology or risk factors of leishmaniasis in Amran Governorate. This study aimed to scrutinise the prevalence and behavioural risk factors associated with CL among visitors to hospitals and health centres in Amran Governorate. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were collected from 68 patients with lesion clinically suggestive of CL. A pretested questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic data, risk factors, and influence factors of CL. Sixty-eight cutaneous leishmaniasis were recorded during the month December 20 (29.4%), and the Jabal Yazid District was more infected area with the parasite 14 (20.6%). The majority were from males 45 (26.2%), individuals with age groups of 0–20 years old 34 (50%), single individuals 52 (76.5%), and those who come from rural areas 38 (55.9%), with a significant difference (P <0.05), and the major risk factors were by bite of female sandfly 55 (80.9%), with a significant difference (P <0.05). Cutaneous leishmaniasis was highly prevalent in Amran Governorate among children (0-20). Our study showed that the risk factor associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis could help the ministry of health in the establishment of an effective program.

Article Details

CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS AMONG ATTENDING HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTERS IN AMRAN GOVERNORATE, YEMEN

Authors:

Mohammed Ali Alshahethi | Ali Ahmed Al-Hadheq | Wadhah Hassan Edrees | Qais Yusuf Abdullah | Mohammed Sadeq Al-Awar

Publisher:

University of Aden

Journal:

Electronic Journal of University of Aden for Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.5 Issue 3, pp.269-276

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001529128

pISSN:

2708-0684

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Sand Fly

Risk Factors

Amran

Yemen

Issues

Article Details

CUTANEOUS LEISHMANIASIS AMONG ATTENDING HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CENTERS IN AMRAN GOVERNORATE, YEMEN

Authors: Mohammed Ali Alshahethi | Ali Ahmed Al-Hadheq | Wadhah Hassan Edrees | Qais Yusuf Abdullah | Mohammed Sadeq Al-Awar

Publisher: University of Aden

Journal: Electronic Journal of University of Aden for Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.5 Issue 3, pp.269-276

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001529128

pISSN: 2708-0684

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis

Sand Fly

Risk Factors

Amran

Yemen

Issues

Authors:

Mohammed Ali Alshahethi | Ali Ahmed Al-Hadheq | Wadhah Hassan Edrees | Qais Yusuf Abdullah | Mohammed Sadeq Al-Awar

Publisher:

University of Aden

Journal:

Electronic Journal of University of Aden for Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.5 Issue 3, pp.269-276

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001529128

pISSN:

2708-0684