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Table 1 Characteristics of the lesion skin and the immune state of patients with CL and MCL
From: Cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: experience of a Mediterranean hospital
| Variable | Group | ICP (n = 28) | ISP (n = 14) | Total (n = 42) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close contact with dogs or living near to kennels | 10 | 2 | 12 | |
| Age < 5 years | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| Age > 65 years | 7 | 6 | 13 | |
| Male | 21 | 9 | 30 | |
| Skin lesion | Papule | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Plaque | 13 | 5 | 18 | |
| Nodule/tumor | 7 | 8 | 15 | |
| Ulceration or crust | 20 | 13 | 33 | |
| Nodular lymphangitis | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Location of CL | Head/neck | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| Thorax | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Upper extremities | 7 | 5 | 12 | |
| Lower extremities | 6 | 2 | 8 | |
| Combination | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Location of MCL | Nasal mucosa | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Oral mucosa | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Number of skin lesions | Unique | 25 | 13 | 38 |
| Multiple | 3 | 1 | 4 |
