Abstract

RISCO OLIVA, Grisel E.; FUENTES GONZALEZ, Omar  and  NUNEZ, Fidel. Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Health Region No. 3, Republic of Honduras, January, 1998 - September, 2002. Rev Cubana Hig Epidemiol [online]. 2009, vol.47, n.2, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-3003.

A descriptive study was conducted in metropolitan area of Health Region No. 3 of Honduras to identify the sociodemographic, clinical and epidemiological features of leishmaniasis. Data were collected from surveillance record cards available in health area. In analysis frequencies distribution and ratio comparison test were used. The more affected sex was the male one as well as the students. Clinical form predominant was the ulcer with single lesions located mainly in legs and arms. Medical services request was between 1 and 3 months after lesions appearance. Entry to wooded zones was the main cause of disease appearance. There were not relapses between patients who fulfilled with the treatment parameters. In Honduras, leishmaniasis is a social disease and our physicians must to know it.

Keywords : Cutaneous leishmaniasis; Honduras; Central America.

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