'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.

• Main Authors: Sonali Dinushika Gunasekara (Author), Nuwan Darshana Wickramasinghe (Author), Suneth Buddhika Agampodi (Author), Manoj Sanjeewa Fernando (Author), Kosala Gayan Weerakoon (Author), Chandani Liyanage (Author), Lisa Dikomitis (Author), Thilini Chanchala Agampodi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Background</h4>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 healthca...