Abstract INTRODUCTION This study characterized the clinico-
epidemiological profile of American
cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) cases in Barbalha, Ceará
State,
Brazil.
METHODS Medical records of 363
patients visiting Federal
University of Cariri between 2009 and 2014 were analyzed. RESULTS ACL was more prevalent in
men with low
education level from
rural zones. The main presentation was a single
ulcer, mainly in the
lower limbs, and 49.8% also presented lymphadenomegaly. The annual
incidence ranged from 2.83 to 22.60 per 10,000 inhabitants.
CONCLUSIONS:
The rates observed in this study indicate the importance of additional
research to contribute to the control of this
endemic disease.