Seasonal and Demographic Patterns of <i>Cutaneous Leishmaniasis</i> in Qassim, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Observational Study (2016–2023)
CL in Al-Qassim displays distinct demographic and seasonal trends, particularly among young adult males and during the spring and winter months. These patterns highlight the importance of targeted preventive measures and health interventions in high-risk populations and peak transmission periods.
Authors
- Basmah F. Alharbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6863-469X)
- M. Y. Ahmed
- Fai Alassaf
Institutions
- Qassim University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases
- Published
- 2026-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/15303667261429404
- Primary Topic
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00