Socio-epidemiological characterization of human leptospirosis in the Federal District, Brazil, 2011-2015
INTRODUCTION: Human leptospirosis (HL) in the Federal District (DF), Brazil, is endemic and requires studies to characterize the socio-epidemiological profile of the vulnerable population. METHODS: Seventy-nine autochthonous cases of HL between 2011-2015 were analyzed based on the databases of the...
| Main Authors: | Santos, Ivanildo de Oliveira Correia, Landi, Marina Frota de Albuquerque, Lima, Eduardo Maurício Mendes de, Cruz, Laurício Monteiro, Bofill, Maria Isabel Rao, Santos, Divino Eterno dos, Castro, Márcio Botelho de |
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| Format: | Artigo |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT
2019
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http://repositorio.unb.br/handle/10482/33318 https://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0188-2017 |
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INTRODUCTION: Human leptospirosis (HL) in the Federal District (DF), Brazil, is endemic and requires studies to characterize the socio-epidemiological profile of the vulnerable population. METHODS: Seventy-nine autochthonous cases of HL between 2011-2015 were analyzed based on the databases of the Epidemiological and Environmental Health Surveillance Department, DF. RESULTS: The male population aged 31-45 years represented 86% of the leptospirosis cases; most belonged to the social classes D and E. CONCLUSIONS: In the DF, preventive measures should be concentrated on economically active male adults of social classes C, D, and E with the aim of promoting health. |
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