Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in North Sinai
Abstract
During the period from October 1982 to July 1985 cutaneous leishmaniasis was diagnosed in 113 soldiers of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) stationed in northeast Sinai. Cutaneous lesions varied from 1 to 32 in number per person on exposed areas of the body. Leishmania was isolated from cutaneous lesions in 12 MFO soldiers, and maintained in vitro using Tanabe's medium. Intrasplenic inoculation of promastigotes from cultures into hamsters according to Schnur et al. (1973) resulted within 12 weeks in the development of cutaneous lesions on the nose, ear, base of tail and foot-pad. These biochemical and biological similarities suggest that this area in northeast Sinai is an extension of the endemic focus of L. major in nearby mid- western negev. Reprints.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA205735
Entities
People
- E. E. Mohareb
- E. R. Karuru
- F. G. Youssef
- N. S. Mansour
- W. H. Dees
Organizations
- Naval Medical Research Unit Three