Temporal and spatial distribution of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in north Paraná: 2010-2015
| Autor: | Mariana Barbosa Detoni, Débora Messagi Lima, Thaïs Peron da Silva, Lais Fernanda Machado, Fernanda Tomiotto-Pellissier, Idessania Nazareth Costa, Wander Rogério Pavanelli, Francisco José de Abreu Oliveira, Luiz Antonio Custódio, Ivete Conchon-Costa, Francine Nesello Melanda |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, Vol 52, Iss 0 (2019) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1678-9849 0037-8682 |
| DOI: | 10.1590/0037-8682-0119-2018 |
| Popis: | Abstract INTRODUCTION: Describing the general aspects of American tegumentary leishmaniasis enables the identification of the epidemiological scenario of the disease and the development of preventive actions. METHODS: We analyzed the records of patients with American tegumentary leishmaniasis in north Paraná between 2010 and 2015. RESULTS: We identified 108 cases (mostly in 2014) with the following characteristics: male individuals, rural workers, and ages averaging 56.8 years. Isolated ulcerated lesions were predominant, and Glucantime® was the most frequently used drug. CONCLUSIONS: American tegumentary leishmaniasis remains endemic and affects mostly men found in areas surrounded by woods; its treatment is partially efficient considering its side effects and incidence of recurrences. |
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