Temporal and spatial distribution of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in north Paraná: 2010-2015
Detoni, Mariana Barbosa; Lima, Débora Messagi; Silva, Thaïs Peron da; Machado, Lais Fernanda; Tomiotto-Pellissier, Fernanda; Costa, Idessania Nazareth; Pavanelli, Wander Rogério; Oliveira, Francisco José de Abreu; Custódio, Luiz Antonio; Conchon-Costa, Ivete; Melanda, Francine Nesello.
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 52: e20180119, 2019. tab, graf
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Inglês
| LILACS | ID: biblio-1041599
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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