Epidemiological Survey of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Jos East L.G.A. Of Plateau State Nigeria
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A house-to-house survey of the prevalence of leishmaniasis infection was carried out in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, Cutaneous Lishmaniasis was diagnosed in 2.6% of a population of 703 inhabitants of the area. 18 inhabitants had the infection, which was considered to be native. 10 were males and 8 were females with age varying between 10 and 55. This area is a new focus of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Nigeria.
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