Parasitological and molecular diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis among indigenous peoples in the state of Roraima, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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53: e20200006, 2020. tab, graf
Artículo
en Inglés
| SES-SP, ColecionaSUS, LILACS
| ID: biblio-1136892
ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
We diagnose cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) among indigenous peoples of the state of Roraima, Brazil, and discuss some aspects of its epidemiology.METHODS:
Skin imprints, and lesion exudate samples collected on filter paper were examined using parasitological and molecular techniques, respectively.RESULTS:
Of 30 indigenous individuals, representing several ethnic groups, with suspected cases of CL, 27 (90%) tested positive for Leishmania spp. by PCR, and 21 (70%) by parasitological microscopy.CONCLUSIONS:
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is indistinctly present among indigenous peoples from different regions of the state of Roraima. Individuals from seven of the ten existing ethnic groups in the state tested positive for CL, demonstrating the need for further investigation of the disease among these ethnic groups.
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Asunto principal:
Leishmaniasis Cutánea
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Leishmania
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Niño
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Child, preschool
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Lactante
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Masculino
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Recién Nacido
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
Instituto Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Universidade Estadual de Roraima/BR
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Universidade Estácio de Sá/BR
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR
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