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Article History

Received: 6 October 2025

Accepted: 5 February 2026

First Online: 27 February 2026

Declarations

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: The study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki guidelines and obtained ethical approval from the Jimma University Health Institute ethical review board (with reference number “Ref. No: JUIH/IRB/684/23”) and permission from the Kambata Zone Health Bureau. All participants (or guardians for children under 18 years) provided written informed consent for the collection of data, samples, and photographs. Suspected cases of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis were referred to a clinic for diagnosis and treatment, where patients received a brief educational session.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.