Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia: epidemiological trends from 2000 to 2010
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
; (12): 667-672, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-819984
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To study epidemiological trends related to cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Al Hassa, an endemic area in Saudi Arabia.@*METHODS@#This retrospective study included the spatial/temporal analysis of the reported cases of CL using the available surveillance database for the disease at the regional Vector Control Unit, from 2000 to 2010.@*RESULTS@#The incidence of CL was declining at a stable rate especially during the last 3 years of the study (2008-2010). An interesting finding was the percentage of expatriates affected was increasing over the last 10 years compared to that of the Saudis.@*CONCLUSIONS@#A definite declining trend in the incidence of CL was observed in Al Hassa. Further studies are warranted to assess whether special public health measures are needed for better control of CL in expatriate populations in Saudi Arabia.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Saudi Arabia
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Epidemiology
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Incidence
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Retrospective Studies
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Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous
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Topography, Medical
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article