Table 1.
Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Leishmania skin test (LST)-Positive and LST-Negative Subjects With Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
| Variables | LST Positive (n = 18) | LST Negative (n = 18) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y median (range) | 33 (21–66) | 32.5 (15–65) | .94 |
| Male, No. (%) | 12 (66.6) | 11 (61.1) | .99 |
| Illness duration, d median (range) | 45 (28–75) | 52.5 (20–120) | .58 |
| Lymphadenopathy, No. (%) | 16 (88.8) | 15 (83.3) | .99 |
| Lesion site below the waist, No. (%) | 14 (77.7) | 12 (66.6) | .71 |
| Lesion size, mm2 median (range) | 162 (23.6–392.5) | 292 (19.6–3879) | .14 |
| Number of lesions | 1 (1–4) | 1 (1–9) | .059 |
| Cure on day 90, No. (%) | 12 (66.6) | 5 (27.7) | .043 |
| Healing time, d median (range) | 51.5 (20–140) | 120 (35–485) | .0038 |