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Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected vector-borne tropical skin disease that mostly affects impoverished areas. It is endemic to Pakistan and one of the main vector-borne illnesses. Depending upon the species of Leishmania, different ulcers may be seen in cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis, which constantly affects only the skin. L. Tropica, which is responsible for cutaneous leishmaniasis, is spreading by different species of sand fly. The disease is frequently seen in Shangla as well as in whole Pakistan. The situation with leishmaniasis has altered in Pakistan. Both the cutaneous and visceral forms of the complaint are being reported from different regions of the nation, including KPK. This study concentrated on the prevalence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in five tehsil of Shangla district, was conducted between September 2021 and April 2022. Skin lesions were used to identify positive cases after suspects were examined for the disease. Samples were taken from the effected parts and fixed with giemsa stain so that their smear could be seen.
This study aims to determine the prevalence and demographic distribution of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Shangla, Pakistan.