2008
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-311x2008000400007
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Avaliação do nível de conhecimento e de atitudes preventivas da população sobre a leishmaniose visceral em Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Abstract: A leishmaniose visceral é uma zoonose de grande relevância na saúde coletiva devido à sua heterogeneidade epidemiológica, alta letalidade em pacientes não tratados e soroprevalência 1 . O controle da doença tem sido realizado pela adoção de três medidas básicas: o tratamento dos casos humanos, a eutanásia de cães soropositivos e a redução da população de vetores, através da aplicação de inseticida nos domicílios situados em área endêmica 2,3 .Mas, apesar dos esforços, a leishmaniose visceral tem aumentado sign… Show more

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“…The city enjoys humid tropical weather and has two quite distinct seasons, a rainy season (from November through May) and a dry season (from June through October), with annual rainfall of 1,750mm 3 and temperatures varying between 20°C and 32°C 10 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The city enjoys humid tropical weather and has two quite distinct seasons, a rainy season (from November through May) and a dry season (from June through October), with annual rainfall of 1,750mm 3 and temperatures varying between 20°C and 32°C 10 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Reports show the emergence of nearly 3,000 new cases annually, and average mortality rates vary between 8% and 10% 3 . This disease affects people in all age groups; however, it can be observed most noticeably in children 10 years of age or under 4,5 .…”
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“…Como resposta, quatro coordenadores relataram ocorrer menos de 50% de adesão e anuência às propostas do programa, corroborando o estudo realizado em Belo Horizonte que mostrou que o nível de conhecimento da população sobre LV se restringe a informações superficiais que não possibilitam a contribuição ativa e permanente da população 41 .…”
Section: Forma De Execução Das Diretrizes De Prevenção E Controle Conunclassified
“…The presence of the disease in a given region has been correlated with the presence of serologically positive dogs, which confirms that dogs are an individual risk factor for householders (BORGES et al, 2008). In addition to dogs, wild animals like foxes and marsupials are reservoirs and, because of their synanthropic habits, they may promote a link between the wild and domestic cycles (GONTIJO; MELO, 2004).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 83%