Occurrence of Leishmania infection in the immediate geographic region of Ji-Paraná, Rondônia State, Brazil

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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Main Authors:	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
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2021
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822021000100653
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