Epidemiological approach and management of Human Visceral Leishmaniasis in Brazil

Authors

  • Alyce Araújo Sabino de Aguiar
  • Camila Karielle Sousa Carvalho Pinto
  • Gabryella Trindade Vieira
  • Gustavo Cardoso Costa
  • Hanne Karoline Lopes Oliveira
  • Heloisa Cardoso Gomes
  • Marlon Cantillo da Luz
  • Rebecca Padilha Santos
  • Vitor Emanoel Barbosa da Silva
  • Yasmin Gondim de Paiva Faria

Keywords:

Visceral Leishmaniasis, Tropical diseases, Neglected diseases

Abstract

Human Visceral Leishmaniasis (HVL) is caused by obligate intracellular protozoa of the genus Leishmania which, depending on the species, results in different clinical manifestations, treatments, and prognosis. Considered a neglected tropical disease and, because it represents a high severity index and a high lethality rate in humans, in addition to the wide geographic distribution of vector transmission, it is necessary to pay attention to compulsory notifications, health education measures and effective disease prevention, collaborating in the control and eradication of the disease.

 

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2023.007-010

Additional Files

Published

2023-12-21

How to Cite

Epidemiological approach and management of Human Visceral Leishmaniasis in Brazil. (2023). Seven Editora. https://sevenpublicacoes.com.br/editora/article/view/3252