Direct Diagnosis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis :What Influence the Sensitivity of Dermal Scrapping


Abstract in English

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.

References used

Manual for case management of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean 2014. WHO Regional Publications, Eastern Mediterranean Series; 35
Jose A. Ruiz Postigo 2010.Leishmaniasis in the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Region. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 36S S62-S65
Desjeux P 2004. Leishmaniasis current situation and new perspectives. Copm Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis 27(5):305-323

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