Demographic statistical study of people with Leishmaniasis in Ahvaz city during 2014-2022

Introduction : Leishmaniasis is one of the most important parasitic diseases between humans and animals. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (Leishmaniasis) is transmitted to a healthy person through the bite of a sandfly from the family Psichidae, subfamily Phlebotominae, from animal reservoirs (mainly domestic and wild carnivores and rodents) and humans. The present study aimed to investigate the demographic statistics of people with leukoplakia in Ahvaz city during the years 1380–1400. Method : This is a retrospective descriptive-analytical study. The samples of this study are patients who were diagnosed with Salix disease in Ahvaz city health centers and clinically and laboratory confirmed, and were treated and followed up in 1380–1400. After extraction, the patients' information was entered into the relevant checklist and then the data were statistically analyzed using SPSS version 25 software. results : Of the 1494 affected patients in Ahvaz city, 889 were men (59.5%) and 605 were women (40.5%). The mean age and standard deviation of the affected patients was 21.26 ± 17.18 (minimum 1 year and maximum 90 years). The most common age group was 0–10 years old. The prevalence of this disease was higher in the winter season (45%) than in other seasons. The most lesions were observed in the hands (51.7%) and the least in the trunk (15.3%). Also, most of the affected patients had 3 or less ulcers (75%). Conclusion : The results of this study can be used for appropriate planning and policy-making by the authorities. In this study, the incidence of bedbugs in different seasons and months of the year and the characteristics of the individuals were identified. Given the relatively high rate of bedbug cases in this city, education and preventive measures should be given more attention than before.