Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (Aug 2021)

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

  • Aliny Pontes Almeida,
  • Paula Frassinetti Medeiros de Paulo,
  • Antonio Marques Pereira Júnior,
  • Cinthya de Andrade Gujanwski,
  • Valéria Ferreira,
  • Glaucilene da Silva Costa,
  • Moreno Magalhães de Souza Rodrigues,
  • Ricardo de Godoi Mattos Ferreira,
  • Jansen Fernandes Medeiros

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0212-2021
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 54

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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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