Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a skin neglected tropical disease, with an estimated 40,000 new cases each year in Ethiopia. CL causes ulcers, nodules, and plaques on the skin, and in some instances the destruction of the nasopharyngeal mucosa and cartilage. Some CL lesions may heal spontaneously, whilst other lesions may require therapies which are associated with discomfort, adverse effects, prolonged treatment, and a frequent lack of a complete response.
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