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Occurrence of Leishmania infection in the immediate geographic region of Ji-Paraná, Rondônia State, Brazil
Almeida, Aliny Pontes; Paulo, Paula Frassinetti Medeiros de; Pereira Júnior, Antonio Marques; Gujanwski, Cinthya de Andrade; Ferreira, Valéria; Costa, Glaucilene da Silva; Rodrigues, Moreno Magalhães de Souza; Ferreira, Ricardo de Godoi Mattos; Medeiros, Jansen Fernandes.
Affiliation
  • Almeida, Aliny Pontes; Centro Universitário São Lucas. Curso de Medicina Veterinária. Ji-Paraná. BR
  • Paulo, Paula Frassinetti Medeiros de; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Fiocruz Rondônia. Porto Velho. BR
  • Pereira Júnior, Antonio Marques; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Fiocruz Rondônia. Porto Velho. BR
  • Gujanwski, Cinthya de Andrade; Centro Universitário São Lucas. Curso de Medicina Veterinária. Ji-Paraná. BR
  • Ferreira, Valéria; Centro Universitário São Lucas. Curso de Medicina Veterinária. Ji-Paraná. BR
  • Costa, Glaucilene da Silva; Centro Universitário São Lucas. Curso de Medicina Veterinária. Ji-Paraná. BR
  • Rodrigues, Moreno Magalhães de Souza; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Fiocruz Rondônia. Porto Velho. BR
  • Ferreira, Ricardo de Godoi Mattos; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Fiocruz Rondônia. Porto Velho. BR
  • Medeiros, Jansen Fernandes; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Fiocruz Rondônia. Porto Velho. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 54: e02122021, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1288097
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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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Leishmania braziliensis / Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous Limits: Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2021 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Centro Universitário São Lucas/BR / Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Leishmania braziliensis / Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous Limits: Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2021 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Centro Universitário São Lucas/BR / Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR