Temporal and spatial distribution of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in north Paraná: 2010-2015
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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52: e20180119, 2019. tab, graf
Article
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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.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Incidence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
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
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual de Londrina/BR
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