Cutaneous leishmaniasis is still one of the most important health
problems in Syria which witnessed increasing the numbers of
cutnaneous leishmaniasis reported, especially during the crisis ,Also
the direct microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained scrapings of
lesions is still a suitable method for diagnosis of cutaneous
leishmaniasis due to the low cost, ease of performance, speed, and
lack of a need for sophisticated laboratory equipment.
