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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Nepal

S C Parija1, M Jacob, B M Karki

  • 1Department of Microbiology, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal. bpkihs@npl.healthnet.org

The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
|September 18, 1998
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A case of imported cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania tropica was identified in Nepal. This marks the first reported instance of this parasitic skin infection in the country.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by sandflies.
  • Leishmania tropica is a species known to cause cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Observation:

  • An imported case of cutaneous leishmaniasis was diagnosed in a 30-year-old male traveler returning from Nepal.
  • The causative agent was identified as Leishmania tropica.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported case of imported cutaneous leishmaniasis in Nepal.
  • The patient's infection originated from Dharan, Nepal.

Implications:

  • This finding highlights the potential for leishmaniasis transmission in non-endemic regions.

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  • It underscores the importance of considering travel history in diagnosing leishmaniasis.
  • Further surveillance may be needed to assess the risk of autochthonous transmission in Nepal.