‘We do not rush to the hospital for ordinary wounds (suḷu tuvāla)’: A qualitative study on the early clinical manifestations of cutaneous leishmaniasis and associated health behaviours in rural Sri Lanka

BACKGROUND: Knowledge of early clinical manifestations, people’s perceptions and behaviours is crucial in preventing and controlling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an NTD that causes skin lesions and affects millions worldwide. Delayed healthcare-seeking behaviour lea...

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Autores principales: Gunasekara, Sonali Dinushika, Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Darshana, Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika, Fernando, Manoj Sanjeewa, Weerakoon, Kosala Gayan, Liyanage, Chandani, Dikomitis, Lisa, Agampodi, Thilini Chanchala
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2023
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10208456/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37172051
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010939

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10208456/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37172051
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010939

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