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Leishmaniasis
New findings from R. Vieiragoncalves and co-authors describe advances in leishmaniasis
September 23rd, 2008
According to a study from Brazil, " American tegumentary leishmaniasis (ATL) caused by Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis is endemic in Rio de Janeiro State (RJ), where the disease shows epidemiologic and clinical characteristics distinct from those of ATL in other Brazilian regions. Paraty is the second most important endemic area in RJ; however, reports on leishmaniasis in this region refer to the occurrence of the disease without describing its characteristics." " The clinical features of 71 cases of ATL reported between 1991 and 1997 in Paraty are presented. Thirty patients were re-evaluated 10 years later. Males and females were affected in similar proportions, and...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-09-23)
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