Visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil: scenarios and challenges for the surveillance and control
Rev. patol. trop
;
52(1)2023.
Artículo
en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
Adaptation of the vector and displacement of infected dogs to previously disease-free areas challenges visceral leishmaniasis (VL) control, and leads to geographic dispersion and occurrence in urban and peri-urban areas. Continuous VL control measures over time must be applied with a wide geographic reach, along with better diagnosis practices and timely treatment. The high case-fatality of human VL in areas of recent introduction and its growing association with HIV impose the need for an early diagnosis, treatment and the adoption of active search for human and canine cases incorporated into the routine of periodic home visits by health professionals. The increasing on public rejection of canine euthanasia as a control measure, the limitations of canine therapy with the current available drugs, and the controversies regarding available vaccines for canine protection are discussed. Good prospects on the insecticide-impregnated collars as an effective control measure are emphasized.
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Texto completo:
Disponible
Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de los Perros
/
Insecticidas
/
Leishmaniasis Visceral
Límite:
Animales
/
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
/
Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. patol. trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
/
Patología
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
/
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR
/
Universidade Federal de São João del Rei/BR
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