Psychosocial burden of localised cutaneous Leishmaniasis: a scoping review

Psychosocial burden of localised cutaneous Leishmaniasis: a scoping review

Abstract Background Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic skin disease, linked to poverty, and belonging to the group of Neglected Tropical Diseases. Depending on the severity, the type of lesions or scars, and the context, CL can lead to self- and social stigma influencing the quality of life...

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Main Authors: Issam Bennis, Vincent De Brouwere, Zakaria Belrhiti, Hamid Sahibi, Marleen Boelaert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Cutaneous leishmaniasis
Cicatrix
Psychology
Social stigma
Quality of life
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5260-9

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