Occurrence of Leishmania infection in the immediate geographic region of Ji-Paraná, Rondônia State, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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54: e02122021, 2021. tab, graf
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: biblio-1288097
ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
This study evaluated the epidemiology of American cutaneous leishmaniasis in the immediate region of Ji-Paraná, Rondônia State.METHODS:
Samples and epidemiological data were collected from 105 patients.RESULTS:
Leishmania infection was observed in 58 (55.2%) patients, and Leishmania braziliensis was present in 82.9% of the 41 sequenced samples. Infected patients were predominantly male (93.1%). Leishmania infection was twice as prevalent among rural inhabitants versus urban inhabitants. Lesions were more frequent in the upper limbs (arms/hands, 41.82%).CONCLUSIONS:
The present data corroborate the zoonotic profile of cutaneous leishmaniasis; this information could help to improve surveillance and control strategies.
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Assunto principal:
Leishmania braziliensis
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Leishmaniose Cutânea
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Centro Universitário São Lucas/BR
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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