1. [American cutaneous leishmaniasis in the State of Acre, Brazil].
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Silva NS, Viana AB, Cordeiro JA, and Cavasini CE
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Brazil epidemiology, Female, Humans, Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous diagnosis, Male, Occupations, Patient Acceptance of Health Care statistics & numerical data, Prevalence, Residence Characteristics, Rural Health, Sex Factors, Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous epidemiology
- Abstract
Objective: Present a statistical survey of American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ACL) in the State of Acre., Methods: Data were obtained from the forms of the "Campaign against Leishmaniasis", from January 1992 to December 1997. Descriptive statistical analysis was applied., Results: There were 2.557 registered cases. The highest prevalence was found at the microregion of Brasiléia (231.8 cases/10,000 inhab.). The predominant clinical form was cutaneous (84.05%). The disease occurred mostly among males (71.02%). Half of the cases were among people with 24 years of age or younger. Most cases were people with rural occupations. 83.97% of the cases were diagnosed by clinical examination. The longest period to seek medical treatment was registered in the mesoregion of Juruá Valley (10.37 months), Conclusion: The high number of cases suggests that it might be necessary to study the psychosocial implications of the disease and identify factors contributing to the delay in treatment.
- Published
- 1999
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