Typical features of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the Ilam province, Iran.

Since Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a problematic parasitic infection in the west of Iran, this study was carried out to clarify the epidemiological aspects of Cl. Our database includes all Cl cases with detailed information during 2014-2018 in Ilam province, west of Iran. Patients referred to health and clinical centers in our study areas then health providers and laboratory technicians took smears to detect leishmania parasites under light microscope.

Food Safety Knowledge and Practices of Male Adolescents in West of Iran.

Background: Every year many people around the world become infected with food-borne infections. Insufficient knowledge and skills related to food safety and hygiene are among the factors affecting the incidence of food-borne diseases, especially in adolescents.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge and practices associated with food safety and hygiene in Ilam city male adolescents.