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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Epidemiology, Pathology and Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmania¬sis in Taif Region of Saudi Arabia
وبائيات وامراض وعلاج داء الليشمانيا الجلدي في الطائف بالمملكة العربية السعودية
 
Subject : Parasitology 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an annoying and disfiguring disease affecting around 1,500,000 individuals globally. There are endemic pockets of this disease in Taif region. In some patients, lesion often weeps and leads to scar formation. The study was conducted to see the efficacy of flucona¬zole and itraconazole in the patients of cutaneous leishmaniasis and the ef¬fect of these drugs on liver enzymes and kidney markers. Methods: Positivity of Leishmania was recorded by microscopic examina-tions of smears. Specific diagnosis for Leishmania major and L. tropica was made with the help of nested polymerase chain reaction. Fluconazole was given at the rate of 200mg/day while itraconazole was given at 150mg/day for six weeks. AST, ALT, creatinine and urea were estimated during medica¬tion. Results: Leishmania major and L. tropica were the species responsible for cutane¬ous leishmaniasis in Taif region. 81% patients had single lesions, mostly on face followed by hands and legs. 15% of the lesions had bacterial contamination. In terms of efficacy, fluconazole gave slightly better results compared to itraconazole. After 6 weeks of medications, slightly elevated values were recorded for liver enzymes and creatinine. Conclusion: Transmission of leishmaniasis in Taif region is probably be-cause of poor coverage of residual insecticides spraying at hiding places in pile-ups of rocks and abandoned houses from where sand flies visit nearby houses and cattle sheds during night. Fluconazole and itraconazole may be used for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis with good recovery rate and fewer side effects. 
ISSN : 1735-7020 
Journal Name : Iranian Journal of Parasitology 
Volume : 9 
Issue Number : 3 
Publishing Year : 1435 AH
2014 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Tuesday, September 2, 2014 

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وجيه الله خانKhan, Wajihullah InvestigatorDoctoratewajihullahkhankau@gmail.com

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