Table 2.
Characteristics of the lesions in 76 confirmed cases of CL among military personnel who participated in survival training
| Characteristic | n/N (%) |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Legs | 43/76 (56.6) |
| Arms | 10/76 (13.2) |
| Trunk | 8/76 (10.5) |
| Face and neck | 6/76 (7.9) |
| Multiple areas* | 9/76 (11.8) |
| Number of lesions per patient | |
| 1 | 50/76 (65.8) |
| 2 | 12/76 (15.8) |
| 3 | 5/76 (6.6) |
| ≥ 4 | 9/76 (11.8) |
| Type | |
| Ulcer | 67/146 (45.9) |
| Plaque | 49/146 (33.6) |
| Scab | 16/146 (11.0) |
| Papule | 4/146 (2.7) |
| Mixed features | 10/146 (6.8) |
CL = cutaneous leishmaniasis.
*
Lesions in more than one location.