Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Al-Badarna: a prospective study among school children.
This paper presents the results of a prospective study cutaneous liashmaniasis in 2 schools in Al-Badarna, during the period from July to December 1992. The pupils were interviewed and examined. Positive cases were referred to the Health Unit for treatment. Of 260 pupils 22 (8.46%) were found to be infected with active lesions.
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