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. 2013 May;107(5):335-6.
doi: 10.1093/trstmh/trt021. Epub 2013 Mar 8.

Assessment of the quality of life of patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2009-2010. A pilot study

Antonio Carlos de Castro Toledo Jr  1 , Rosiana Estéfane da Silva, Rose Ferraz Carmo, Thaís Alves Amaral, Zélia Maria Profeta Luz, Ana Rabello
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Assessment of the quality of life of patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2009-2010. A pilot study

Antonio Carlos de Castro Toledo Jr et al. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2013 May.

Abstract

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) may manifest as single or multiple skin lesions, causing significant aesthetic impact and affecting the patient's quality of life (QoL). The objective of this study was to assess the impact of CL on the QoL.

Methods: The QoL of 20 patients with CL was assessed by the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI).

Results: For 70% of patients CL had a moderate/large impact on their QoL, with 'Work and School' being the most affected domain. This is the first study to use the DLQI to assess the impact of CL.

Conclusion: CL has a moderate to large negative effect on QoL.

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