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🗞️ Magnitude and associated factors of cutaneous leishmaniasis among patients visiting Nefas Mewcha primary hospital, Northern Ethiopia, 2022: An institution-based Cross-sectional study

Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is the most common neglected tropical disease, causing stigmatised skin lesions. It is an important public health concern, with 95% of cases occurring in low-income and middle-income countries. Despite its long-recognized endemicity and psychosocial impacts, it is largely overlooked. Objective The main aim of this study is to investigate the magnitude and associated factors of CL in north-central Ethiopia. Design An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted. Setting The study was conducted in Nefas Mewcha Primary Hospital (NMPH), north-central Ethiopia. Participants The study was conducted among 332 individuals visiting NMPH from June to July 2022.

BMJ     Jan 05, 2024