conclusions according to the epidemiological features of cl in iran, providing a uniform mechanism for control and prevention of this disease is not possible. thus, initial actions such as staff training, screening in endemic areas, and treatment of patients with urban leishmaniasis as a reservoir for the disease can be useful, according to the geographical position and carrier. results most of...

chrysomya bezziana villeneuve is the most important fly, which produces myiasis, exists as an obligate ectoparasite in the ani­mals, and afflicts human. poor hygiene and working in contaminated areas particularly during warm seasons provide a situa­tion to infest by this parasite. infestation in human and livestock are often observed in wounds, normal body orifices such as eyes, ears, nose, and...

background: global findings indicate that incidence rate of cutaneous leishmaniasis (cl) has significantly in­creased during the past decade, as documented in many countries. this review was aimed to evaluate the trend of cl cases in terms of demographic and clinical characteristics during a decade after the earthquake (2003–2012) com­pared to the corresponding period before the earthquake in b...