Epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Karachi, Pakistan

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Authors

Faheemullah Shaikh · Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation

Sandesh Raja · Dow University of Health Sciences

Azzam Ali · Dow University of Health Sciences

Adarsh Raja · Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University

Iftikhar Athar Rasool · Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University

Ameema Asad · Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University

Muhammad Sohaib Asghar

Abstract

The findings underscore the need for region-specific prevention and control strategies, enhanced surveillance, and public health initiatives to mitigate the spread of CL.

Topics & Keywords

Research on Leishmaniasis Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAAD International

Volume 21, pp. 9-15

DOI: 10.1016/j.jdin.2025.03.002

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