Temporal and spatial distribution of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in north Paraná: 2010-2015

• Main Authors: Mariana Barbosa Detoni, Débora Messagi Lima, Thaïs Peron da Silva, Lais Fernanda Machado, Fernanda Tomiotto-Pellissier, Idessania Nazareth Costa, Wander Rogério Pavanelli, Francisco José de Abreu Oliveira, Luiz Antonio Custódio, Ivete Conchon-Costa, Francine Nesello Melanda
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2019-02-01
• Series: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
• Subjects: Cutaneous leishmaniasis; Epidemiology; Spatial analysis; Surveillance
• Online Access: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822019000100609&lng=en&tlng=en

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Describing the general aspects of American tegumentary leishmaniasis enables the identification of the epidemiological scenario of the disease and the development of preventive actions. METHODS: We analyzed the records of patients with American tegumentary leishmaniasis in north Paraná between 2010 and 2015. RESULTS: We identified 108 cases (mostly in 2014) with the following characteristics: male individuals, rural workers, and ages averaging 56.8 years. Isolated ulcerated lesions were predominant, and Glucantime® was the most frequently used drug. CONCLUSIONS: American tegumentary leishmaniasis remains endemic and affects mostly men found in areas surrounded by woods; its treatment is partially efficient considering its side effects and incidence of recurrences.