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May 10, 2026Parasites & VectorsOpen Access

The ecoepidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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GAGalana Mamo AyanaDDDerese Bekele DabaBEBedilu Alamirie Ejigu

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Overview

Systematic review estimates prevalence and access to care for cutaneous leishmaniasis in Ethiopia, indicating significant public health implications.

Key Points

  • This work aims to estimate the pooled prevalence, access to care, and the relationship of cutaneous leishmaniasis to agroecological factors in Ethiopia.
  • Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Utilized metafor and metadata packages in R Studio for pooled prevalence and odds ratios with random-effects model.
  • Overlaid CL endemicity with treatment center locations and agroecological zones using ArcGIS.
  • The pooled prevalence of cutaneous leishmaniasis was 6.75% (95% CI 3.37–11.17).
  • Associated risk factors included male gender, rural living, and environmental conditions such as proximity to rocky habitats.
  • Access to treatment is limited, concentrated at the zone level, with many cases reported from productive agricultural zones.

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Ayana et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a002147c8f74e3340f9c1c9https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07376-3
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