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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Nigeria.

O E Obasi1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria.

International Journal of Dermatology
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is rare in Nigerian dermatology patients, affecting 0.1% of those seen at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital. Students in endemic areas were most affected, highlighting a specific risk group for this skin disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic skin infection endemic in various tropical and subtropical regions.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of CL in specific geographic areas is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and demographic characteristics of cutaneous leishmaniasis among dermatology patients in Kaduna, Nigeria.
  • To identify potential risk factors or affected populations within the study area.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of dermatology patient records at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria.
  • Data collection spanned a 9-year period (October 1979 - August 1988).
  • Inclusion criteria focused on patients diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-one out of 18,000 dermatology patients (0.1% prevalence) were diagnosed with CL.
  • The age range of affected individuals was 14 to 50 years, with a peak incidence in the 14-25 year age group.
  • Over half of the CL patients (52%) were students residing in government colleges within Nigeria's leishmaniasis belt.

Conclusions:

  • Cutaneous leishmaniasis represents a low but present burden in the dermatology patient population of Kaduna, Nigeria.
  • Young adults, particularly students in endemic regions, are a key demographic affected by CL.
  • Findings underscore the importance of targeted surveillance and prevention strategies in leishmaniasis-endemic zones.

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