Study of The Prevalence of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Yafran City and Its Surrounding Areas

الملخص

This study was conducted with the aim of determining the prevalence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the city of Yafran and its neighboring areas. The study included patients who attended the Dermatology clinic at Yafran General Hospital and the Center for Disease Control (Yafran branch), and who were diagnosed with the disease during the years 2022 and 2023. The study results revealed the registration of 165 cases during the mentioned period. The results showed that males were more susceptible to the infection, with109 cases (66.1%), compared to 56 cases among females (33.9%). As for the age groups, the group under 60 years of age was the most affected, with 86 cases (52.1%), while the group over 60 years of age recorded 79 cases (47.9%). The results also indicated that the infection rate was high during the months of December, February, March, and January, with percentages of 21.2%, 15.7%, 14.5%, and 13.9%, respectively. The most affected area were Yafran (18.2%), Al-Qalaa (12.1%), Kikla (11%), Al-Zawiya (9.1%), and Bir Al-Ghanam (8.5%). Regarding environmental factors, the study results showed that the average temperatures and humidity for 2022 were 20.2°C, and 65% respectively, while the average for 2023was 19.7°C, and 68.6.