How to predict the diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis in a Non-Endemic Region

Abstract

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic infection transmitted by the female sandfly, which has limited knowledge in non-endemic areas. Aims: To predict the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of CL cases on treatment during the period of Syrian refugees' settlement. Methods and Material: The epidemiological and clinical data of 81 patients with CL who were admitted to the Istanbul Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital between March 2010 and April 2017 were conducted as a retrospective cohort study. A logistic regression analysis was performed. Results: Most detected demographics were Syrians (n = 56, 69.1%), ages