Factors Associated With Human Visceral Leishmaniasis: Confirmed Cases And Co- Inhabitants in Minas Gerais State, Brazil
Monica Faria Quintanilha, Erica Barbosa Magueta,
Elizabeth Castro Moreno, Alexandre Sylvio Vieira da
Costa and Lucia Alves de Oliveira Fraga
Research Paper I Published January,2016
Journal of Medical and Biological Science Research Vol.
2 (1), pp. 5-13
ABSTRACT
Human Visceral Leishmaniasis (HVL) is increasing gradually
in all regions of Brazil which is the third largest country
focus of infection. Individuals with positive serology and
are asymptomatic, are at high risk of becoming symptomatic
if they are living with a family member showing HVL
symptoms. This study aimed to evaluate demographic and
serologic characteristics of confirmed cases (CC) and their
co-inhabitants (Co-In) living in Governador Valadares (2010
to 2012). This study included 166 participants, 23 were CC
and 143 Co-In. The results showed that males were more
likely to be infected and 73.7% of the CC was unaware of
forms of prevention. There was an association trend between
infection and the habit of staying in the backyard.
Key words: Human Visceral Leishmaniasis, Risk Factors
and Co-Inhabitants.
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