Epidemiological study of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Algeria
Leila Bouzabata, Mourad Zeghdoudi, Ahlem Chettibi, Amel Bouzabata, Zihed Bouslama · 2026
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Leila Bouzabata and colleagues map, in a 2026 epidemiological study, the stubborn persistence of cutaneous leishmaniasis across Algeria. The sandfly-borne skin disease fluctuates unpredictably in place and time. The team worked inside a national surveillance network from 2019 to 2023. They combined active case finding in three climatically distinct regions with entomological surveys that counted and identified the vector flies. All of it was set against each region's history with the disease.
Regional contrast dominated the findings. Tebessa, in the semi-arid zone, recorded by far the highest mean incidence. Coastal Annaba ran far lower and desert Tamanrasset lowest of all, a difference the statistical testing confirmed as significant. Latitude and semi-arid conditions emerged as influential factors. The disease's endemic grip tracked its historical presence in each region. The authors describe a stable endemic pattern rather than fresh invasion, and argue that control will require coordination across regions and even borders.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Leila Bouzabata, Mourad Zeghdoudi, Ahlem Chettibi, Amel Bouzabata, Zihed Bouslama |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 32 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |