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ArticleIranian journal of parasitology

Self-Reporting Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Patients and Nutritional Status: A Study of the Host Factor in Remote Areas of Ethiopia.

Bizuayehu Gashaw, Endalew Yizengaw, Fasikaw Nigatie, Endalkachew Nibret

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Bizuayehu GashawDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Endalew YizengawDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Science, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Fasikaw NigatieAmhara National Regional State Health Bureau, Tefera Hailu Hospital, Sekota, Ethiopia.
Endalkachew NibretDepartment of Biology, College of Science, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

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Background: Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in June 2024. Patient data was analyzed from those treated for CL and screened for nutrition from January 2022 to May 2024 at Tefera Hailu and Addis Zemen Primary Hospitals. Nutritional status was assessed through Anthropometric measurements. Results: A total of 470 CL patients were treated, with a prevalence of 14.65/100, 000 population affected. Out of the total CL patients, 217 were assessed for nutrition, 22% were malnourished. Malnutrition was most prevalent in mucosal (30%) and recurrent cases (38.5%), compared to localized (20%) and new cases (21%) respectively. Conclusions: Malnutrition might have the potential to shape the clinical manifestation and treatment outcome in CL patients. In CL endemic areas nutritional supplement with the treatment of CL could require for better patient outcome.

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Cutaneous-leishmaniasisEthiopiaMalnutrition

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