INTRODUCTION: This study characterized the clinico-epidemiological profile of American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) cases in Barbalha, Ceará State, Brazil. METHODS: Medical records of 363 patients visiting Federal University of Cariri between 2009 and 2014 were analyzed. RESULTS: ACL was more prevalent in men with low education level from rural zones. The main presentation was a single ulcer, mainly in the lower limbs, and 49.8% also presented lymphadenomegaly. The annual incidence ranged from 2.83 to 22.60 per 10,000 inhabitants. CONCLUSIONS: The rates observed in this study indicate the importance of additional research to contribute to the control of this endemic disease.
INTRODUCTION: This study characterized the clinico-epidemiological profile of American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) cases in Barbalha, Ceará State, Brazil. METHODS: Medical records of 363 patients visiting Federal University of Cariri between 2009 and 2014 were analyzed. RESULTS: ACL was more prevalent in men with low education level from rural zones. The main presentation was a single ulcer, mainly in the lower limbs, and 49.8% also presented lymphadenomegaly. The annual incidence ranged from 2.83 to 22.60 per 10,000 inhabitants. CONCLUSIONS: The rates observed in this study indicate the importance of additional research to contribute to the control of this endemic disease.
Authors: Maria Gabriella Nunes de Melo; Rayana Carla Silva de Morais; Tayná Correia de Goes; Rômulo Pessoa E Silva; Rômulo Freire de Morais; Jorge Augusto de Oliveira Guerra; Maria Edileuza Felinto de Brito; Sinval Pinto Brandão Filho; Milena de Paiva Cavalcanti Journal: Rev Soc Bras Med Trop Date: 2020-11-25 Impact factor: 1.581
Authors: Renata Luiz Ursine; Marília Fonseca Rocha; Joel Fontes de Sousa; Ronaldo Cardoso Dos Santos; Marcelo Dias Soares; Maria Suely Fernandes Gusmão; Marcos Esdras Leite; Thallyta Maria Vieira Journal: Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo Date: 2021-01-20 Impact factor: 1.846