Traditional medicine practices for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Kalu District, South Wollo, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease of public health importance in Ethiopia, with an estimated 40,000 new cases per year. Access to allopathic diagnostic and treatment facilities is limited. Traditional healthcare is an accessible option in many communities, b...

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Published in:	Tropical Medicine and Health
Main Authors:	Massame Tadesse Ergicho, Mulugeta Tamire, Yordanos Tadesse, Stephen L. Walker, Jennifer Palmer, Yohannes Hailemichael, Takele Gezahegn Demie, Tara Mtuy, Endalamaw Gadisa, Mirgissa Kaba, SHARP collaboration
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-09-01
Subjects:	Cutaneous leishmaniasis Traditional treatment Ethnographic research Phytomedicine Plants Ethiopia
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00804-7

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