American cutaneous leishmaniasis in a northeast Brazilian city: clinical and epidemiological features

American cutaneous leishmaniasis in a northeast Brazilian city: clinical and epidemiological features

Abstract 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...

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Hauptverfasser: Cícero Roberto Pinheiro Grangeiro Júnior, Pimentel, João Vitor Cândido, Júnior, Antonio Gilvan Teixeira, Jesus, Aline Felipe De, Thaila Cristhina Fernandes Galvão, Souza, Lorenza Andrés Almeida De, Gadelha, Maria Do Socorro Vieira, Kécia Silva Damasceno, Neto, Modesto Leite Rolim, Lima, Marcos Antonio Pereira De, Vânia Barbosa Do Nascimento, Silva, Cláudio Gleidiston Lima Da
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract 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.
DOI:10.6084/m9.figshare.7418762