1982
DOI: 10.1590/s0034-89101982000400002
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Abstract: Descreve-se uma investigação epidemiológica realizada em zona urbana do município de São Paulo, Brasil, para esclarecer um caso de leishmaniose visceral ocorrido em criança de 2 anos de idade, nascida e sempre residente no local. Afastou-se a possibilidade de transmissão por via transfusional e por vetor biológico, tendo como base os dados levantados da anamnese do doente, os resultados de inquéritos realizados na área em população humana, utilizando testes de imunofluorescência indireta, hemaglutinação passiv… Show more

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“…Of these two from Greater São Paulo (Iversson et al 1979(Iversson et al , 1982 are particularly important because there was evidence of sub-clinical infections in children from the same neighbourhood as one of the sick children. Neither Lu.…”
Section: Transmission Ofmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Of these two from Greater São Paulo (Iversson et al 1979(Iversson et al , 1982 are particularly important because there was evidence of sub-clinical infections in children from the same neighbourhood as one of the sick children. Neither Lu.…”
Section: Transmission Ofmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Two human cases had been reported in Greater São Paulo, but possible reservoirs and vectors were not described [9]. The first record of L .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Its relevance is due to rapid urbanization and expansion of its transmission area, and the high lethality (approximately 10.0%) 183 . The path of visceral leishmaniasis in recent decades is well described in the pages of RSP 48 , 93 as well as the difficulties for its control. Such difficulties are due to the fact the diagnosis and early treatment of human cases are essential to prevent deaths, but are ineffective to prevent the transmission.…”
Section: Emerging and Reemerging Diseasesmentioning
confidence: 99%