Virology and Microbiology

Cutaneous leishmaniases with two forms of rural and urban are the endemic diseases and as a health problem in Iran. The aim of this study was the determination of cutaneous leishmaniases in Kermanshah province. (2013-2015) This descriptiveanalytic study was and the statistical society includes individual information with diagnosis during the 2013-2015 in the county health department in combating communicable disease were registered. About 78% of the total 740 cases were male and 22% were female. Most cases were in the age group 20-29 year with 32-48. Most patients had a wound on his body. Most wounds were on hands. The most common seasonal prevalence was in the winter. 27.6% of patients had a history of travel to endemic areas in the past year. The most frequency of infection was in Kermanshah and Ghasre Shirin cities. According to the results obtained in this study and comparison with previous studies conducted in the province, it can be said implementation control and treatment programs conducted by the relevant authorities and the disease is not endemic in Kermanshah. It is also recommended to determine the disease status in the province, in this regard epidemiological studies should be done every few years.