Temporal and spatial distribution of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in north Paraná: 2010-2015
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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ABSTRACT
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.Palavras-chave
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Bases de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Leishmaniose Cutânea
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil