Cutaneous leishmaniasis imported from Colombia to Northcentral Venezuela: Implications for travel advice

Delgado, Olinda; Silva, Sylvia; Coraspe, Virginia; Rivas, M.A.; Rodríguez-Morales, Alfonso J.; Navarro, Pedro; Franco‐Paredes, Carlos

doi:10.1016/j.tmaid.2008.06.012

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“…In a study conducted by Hamzavi and Khademi, the most cases (24.7%) were seen in the age group of 20–29 years (Hamzavi and Khademi, 2015). In Delgado et al survey, the mean age of cases was 35 years that is different with the current study (Delgado et al, 2008). The possible explanation for these differences might be likely associated with high incidence of CL in the Golestan Province.…”

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The epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Golestan Province, Iran: A cross-sectional study of 8-years

Jorjani

Charkazi

Shahamat

et al. 2019

Parasite Epidemiology and Control

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BackgroundLeishmaniasis occurs with an incidence of 0.5–1.5 million new cases annually, and is also endemic in 88 countries across the world.AimPresently, we aimed to investigate the status of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) in Golestan Province in North of Iran.MethodsA retrospective survey was conducted on existed data of 6873 patients with CL who attended to Health Centers in Golestan Province during 2010 to 2017 years. Data were collected using patient sheets and online registry form of CL. Descriptive statistical methods such as mean and standard deviation, and Chi-square test were employed to report and analyze results. p-Value <0.05 was considered significant.ResultsCL cases were more common in men 3885 (56.7%) than women 2965 (43.3%) (p = 0.001). The most and least cases was reported in 2017 and 2104 as 18 and 3 CL cases, accordingly. CL was mainly happen in the November (3816 cases), December (2832 cases) months. Presently, CL gradually increases in the last three years from 2014 to 2017 years.ConclusionDecrease of exposurement, improve the nutrition and child's immunity can be more beneficial.

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The epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Golestan Province, Iran: A cross-sectional study of 8-years

Jorjani

Charkazi

Shahamat

et al. 2019

Parasite Epidemiology and Control

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“…In Barquisimeto and Cabudare, Lara state, this has been recently reported [50]. Previously, the flux of imported cases of leishmaniasis was from Colombia to Venezuela, following the migration from the first to the second in the 1980s and 1990s [56]. Currently, the opposite is true: according to the National Institute of Health of Colombia (www.ins.gov.co), during 2017 there were at least 43 imported cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis with 58% of them from Venezuela.…”

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Political, Social, and Economic Crises in Public Communication

Imhof¹

2016

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During the last months, there has been a significant increase in the evidence showing the catastrophic health situation in Venezuela. There are multiple epidemics, increase in emerging and reemerging infectious, tropical and parasitic diseases as consequences of the social, economic and political crises, which would be considered today an anthropogenic disaster. Venezuela is facing in 2019, the worse sanitary conditions, with multiple implications for public health and travel medicine. So far, from a global perspective, this situation will be an impediment for the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDG) in 2030. In this multiauthor review, there is a comprehensive analysis of the situation for infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, their impact in the Americas region, given the migration crisis as well as the relative status of the SDG 2030. This discussion can provide input for prioritizing emerging health problems and establish a future agenda.

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“…Approximately 12 million people are thought to be infected with Leishmania worldwide (150). Leishmania infects 500,000 people annually, resulting in approximately 50,000 associated deaths (374).…”

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Importance of Nonenteric Protozoan Infections in Immunocompromised People

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SUMMARY There are many neglected nonenteric protozoa able to cause serious morbidity and mortality in humans, particularly in the developing world. Diseases caused by certain protozoa are often more severe in the presence of HIV. While information regarding neglected tropical diseases caused by trypanosomatids and Plasmodium is abundant, these protozoa are often not a first consideration in Western countries where they are not endemic. As such, diagnostics may not be available in these regions. Due to global travel and immigration, this has become an increasing problem. Inversely, in certain parts of the world (particularly sub-Saharan Africa), the HIV problem is so severe that diseases like microsporidiosis and toxoplasmosis are common. In Western countries, due to the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), these diseases are infrequently encountered. While free-living amoebae are rarely encountered in a clinical setting, when infections do occur, they are often fatal. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are essential to the survival of patients infected with these organisms. This paper reviews information on the diagnosis and treatment of nonenteric protozoal diseases in immunocompromised people, with a focus on patients infected with HIV. The nonenteric microsporidia, some trypanosomatids, Toxoplasma spp., Neospora spp., some free-living amoebae, Plasmodium spp., and Babesia spp. are discussed.

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Cutaneous leishmaniasis imported from Colombia to Northcentral Venezuela: Implications for travel advice

Cited by 11 publications

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The epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Golestan Province, Iran: A cross-sectional study of 8-years

The epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Golestan Province, Iran: A cross-sectional study of 8-years

Political, Social, and Economic Crises in Public Communication

Importance of Nonenteric Protozoan Infections in Immunocompromised People

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