Profile of patients of cutaneous leishmaniasis from Multan
Ayub, S.; Khalid, M.; Mujtaba, G.; Bhutta, R.A.
Jpma. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 51(8): 279-281
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-9982 PMID: 11715889 Document Number: 533878
Objective: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is endemic in Multan. This study was undertaken to elucidate the epidemiological features with main emphasis on the geographical distribution of the infection in Multan, Pakistan. Method: Records of 173 diagnosed (during February 1999-August 2000) patients of cutaneous leishmaniasis were retrospectively reviewed according to age, sex, number and site of lesions, results of the smear for LD bodies and area of residence. Results: The disease was more common among children than among adults, with a male:female ratio of 3:2. The most common site of lesions was the lower legs. 65% of patients were from the inner city.