Publications by authors named "Assia Abdullah Al-Subbary"
First report of Leishmania tropica in domestic and wild animal hosts in hyperendemic areas of human cutaneous leishmaniasis in western Yemen: a neglected tropical disease needing One Health approach.
Manal Ali Al-Ashwal Abdulelah H Al-Adhroey Wahib M Atroosh Assia Abdullah Al-Subbary Adel Ahmed Albhri
Parasitol Res
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), caused mainly by Leishmania tropica, is a significant public health issue in Yemen, prompting a study on the distribution of Leishmania parasites in local animal populations.
- The research involved collecting blood and skin samples from 122 domestic and wild animals in Yemen's Utmah District, using molecular techniques to detect L. tropica DNA.
- Results showed a 16.4% infection rate in various animals, with the majority of haplotypes shared between animals and humans, indicating a potential role of these animals in transmitting CL and highlighting the need for a One Health approach to manage the disease.
Article Synopsis
- Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a significant public health issue in rural Yemen, highlighting the importance of understanding local beliefs and practices regarding the disease for effective control measures.
- A study conducted in the Utmah District revealed that while all participants were aware of CL, only 9.3% associated it with sandflies, and many lacked knowledge about preventive measures and had low positive attitudes toward prevention practices.
- Key factors influencing knowledge and practices about CL included age, sex, household cases, residence, occupation, and income, indicating a need for targeted health education and community outreach to improve awareness in these at-risk populations.