Abstract
Introduction Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic disease endemic in Pakistan causing ulcerating lesions on the face and upper extremities. Stigmatised patients are discouraged from seeking care, and often present late. Information on disease burden and risk factors for transmission is lacking, but incidence is increasing in both urban and rural areas. CL is a neglected disease in Pakistan and there is no national control programme.
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