[New outbreak of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in a military training center in the Zona da Mata region, in the north of the State of Pernambuco]

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2009 Sep-Oct;42(5):594-6. doi: 10.1590/s0037-86822009000500022.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

A new outbreak of American tegumentary leishmaniasis among military personnel is reported, with 71 cases confirmed by means of clinical, epidemiological and laboratory criteria. Seven samples were isolated and were identified as Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis. The occurrence of outbreaks in this region confirms the endemic nature of this disease, and the magnitude of the occurrence seems to be related to non-adoption of individual protection measures.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / blood
  • Antibodies, Protozoan / blood
  • Brazil / epidemiology
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Humans
  • Intradermal Tests
  • Leishmania braziliensis* / immunology
  • Leishmania braziliensis* / isolation & purification
  • Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / diagnosis
  • Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous / epidemiology*
  • Military Personnel / statistics & numerical data*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Protozoan