Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis is the main species causing cutaneous leishmanias in the Federal District of Brazil

The first autochthonous case of American cutaneous leishmaniasis was reported in the Federal District in 1980, and the species involved in this type of leishmaniasis was unknown. This study aimed to identify the species that causes the disease in the Federal District and to investigate its clinical...

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Published in:The journal of venomous animals and toxins including tropical diseases 2012-01, Vol.18 (3), p.340-343
Main Authors: Santos, G M, Kueckelhaus, SA, Roselino, A M, Chaer, W K, Sampaio, RNR
Format: Article
Language:English
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Leishmania amazonensis
Viannia braziliensis
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Summary:The first autochthonous case of American cutaneous leishmaniasis was reported in the Federal District in 1980, and the species involved in this type of leishmaniasis was unknown. This study aimed to identify the species that causes the disease in the Federal District and to investigate its clinical and epidemiological aspects. Between 2000 and 2007, 71 autochthonous cases of leishmaniasis were reported in the Federal District. Leishmania species were identified by means of direct immunofluorescence reactions using monoclonal antibodies and restriction fragment length polymorphism. The species of 40 (56.33%) out of 71 samples were identified. Thirty-six (90%) were identified as Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis and four (10%) were identified as Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis. In this area, the disease had clinical and epidemiological characteristics similar to those found in other Brazilian regions.
ISSN:1678-9199
1678-9199