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American cutaneous leishmaniasis in a northeast Brazilian city: clinical and epidemiological features
Grangeiro Júnior, Cícero Roberto Pinheiro; Pimentel, João Vitor Cândido; Teixeira Júnior, Antonio Gilvan; Jesus, Aline Felipe de; Galvão, Thaila Cristhina Fernandes; Souza, Lorenza Andrés Almeida de; Gadelha, Maria do Socorro Vieira; Damasceno, Kécia Silva; Rolim Neto, Modesto Leite; Lima, Marcos Antonio Pereira de; Nascimento, Vânia Barbosa do; Silva, Cláudio Gleidiston Lima da.
  • Grangeiro Júnior, Cícero Roberto Pinheiro; Universidade Federal do Cariri. Faculdade de Medicina. Barbalha. BR
  • Pimentel, João Vitor Cândido; Universidade Federal do Cariri. Faculdade de Medicina. Barbalha. BR
  • Teixeira Júnior, Antonio Gilvan; Universidade Federal do Cariri. Faculdade de Medicina. Barbalha. BR
  • Jesus, Aline Felipe de; Universidade Federal do Cariri. Faculdade de Medicina. Barbalha. BR
  • Galvão, Thaila Cristhina Fernandes; Universidade Federal do Cariri. Faculdade de Medicina. Barbalha. BR
  • Souza, Lorenza Andrés Almeida de; Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública. Salvador. BR
  • Gadelha, Maria do Socorro Vieira; Universidade Federal do Cariri. Faculdade de Medicina. Barbalha. BR
  • Damasceno, Kécia Silva; Universidade Federal do Cariri. Faculdade de Medicina. Barbalha. BR
  • Rolim Neto, Modesto Leite; Universidade Federal do Cariri. Faculdade de Medicina. Barbalha. BR
  • Lima, Marcos Antonio Pereira de; Universidade Federal do Cariri. Faculdade de Medicina. Barbalha. BR
  • Nascimento, Vânia Barbosa do; Faculdade de Medicina do ABC. Santo André. BR
  • Silva, Cláudio Gleidiston Lima da; Universidade Federal do Cariri. Faculdade de Medicina. Barbalha. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 51(6): 837-842, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1041496
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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.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous Type of study: Diagnostic study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública/BR / Faculdade de Medicina do ABC/BR / Universidade Federal do Cariri/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous Type of study: Diagnostic study / Incidence study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública/BR / Faculdade de Medicina do ABC/BR / Universidade Federal do Cariri/BR