Leishmaniasis in Brazil – Importance and perspective 

Authors

  • Priscila Christen Nalevaiko
  • Roberta Torres de Melo
  • Guilherme Paz Monteiro
  • Letícia Ríspoli Coelho
  • Eliane Pereira Mendonça
  • Eduardo Almeida Freitas
  • Daise Aparecida Rossi

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Abstract

The current importance of leishmaniasis in Brazil is directly linked to biological, environmental and social changes that facilitated the process of expansion and urbanization of the disease. Current methods of diagnosis and treatment have not shown the sensitivity and specificity desirable, since it is a high risk of zoonosis. The effectiveness and applicability of these treatments are still being researched. The number of gaps found in local control measures and new prevention methods, could be very promising, but there are still many challenges to be overcome to control this protozoan in the country.

Published

2015-09-12

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Medicina veterinária

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