Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology
J Occup Health Epidemiol
Medical Sciences
http://johe.rums.ac.ir
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2021
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Pediatric Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Hormozgan Province, Southeast Iran during 2016-2020: A Descriptive Epidemiological Study
Epidemiology
Original Article
<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><a name="OLE_LINK25"><strong>Background:</strong></a> Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an important infectious disease that affects all age groups, especially children, in endemic areas. This study aimed to investigate epidemiological aspects of pediatric (children under 15 years old) cutaneous leishmaniasis (PCL) in Hormozgan province, southeast Iran.<span dir="RTL"></span><br>
<strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> This descriptive study was conducted from 2010 to 2020. In this study, data were obtained from two databases, including the disease surveillance system of the Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences and epidemiological registration forms completed by leishmania focal points in the regional health centers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, and t-test using SPSS ver.21 software.<br>
<strong>Results:</strong> In total, 394 confirmed cases of PCL were recorded. The PCL incidence rate was found to decrease from 10.37/100000 cases in 2016 to 7.85/100000 in 2020. The mean age of the patients was 5.2 ±3.8 years, and most of the cases (<a name="_Hlk87441177">239/394;</a> 60.7%) belonged to the 0 to 5-year-old group. The mean number of lesions was 1.5 per person, and most of the lesions were observed on the face followed by hands. Compared to females, the infection rate was higher in males, and 264 of the cases (67%) were observed in rural areas. The higher incidence of PCL was observed in winter and fall with 183(46.5%) and 78(19.8%) cases, respectively.<br>
<strong>Conclusion<span dir="RTL">:</span></strong> our findings confirm that pediatric cutaneous leishmania­sis is an endemic disease in Hormozgan province, with more prevalent in children. Appropriate educational interventions for prevention along with active surveillance for rapid detection and treatment of the patients should be considered to reduce the prevalence of PCL in this province.</span></span></p>
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis,Epidemiology,Iran,
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Sajjad
Fekrijaski
sajadfekri@yahoo.com
2240031947532846007202
2240031947532846007202
No
MSc in Microbiology, Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Mehdi
Zare
mzare56@gmail.com
2240031947532846007203
2240031947532846007203
No
Associate Prof, Dept. of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Moussa
Soleimani-Ahmadi
mussa.sahmadi@gmail.com
2240031947532846007204
2240031947532846007204
Yes
Professor, Dept. of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Faculty of Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran; Social Determinants in Health Promotion Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Kaveh
Soleimani
skaveh1979@gmail.com
2240031947532846007205
2240031947532846007205
No
MSc in Parasitology, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit. Hormozgan Province Health Center, Health Deputy of Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
Health Deputy of Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Alireza
Sanei-Dehkordi
alireza.sanee@gmail.com
2240031947532846007206
2240031947532846007206
No
Associate Prof, Dept. of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Faculty of Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences