PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DE LEISHMANIOSE HUMANA NO ESTADO DA PARAIBA (2010 a 2015)

Abstract

Leishmaniasis is an infectious disease of a zoonotic nature and protozoan etiology, with a wide geographic distribution in Brazil, being considered reemergent in the Northeast region. Leishmaniasis is transmitted by hematophagous insects, sandflies or sandflies. The names may vary according to the regions of the Brazilian territory, are known as mosquito straw, armadillo, white wing, cangalinha, birigui, straw and hard wing. Generally, they are found mainly in humid and dark environments, with many plants. The objective of this work was to know the epidemiological profile of American Tegumentary Leishmaniasis (LTA) and Visceral (LV) in the State of Paraíba from 2010 to 2015, reporting data on Leishmaniasis were obtained by consulting the Information System (SINAN), referring to the state of Paraíba in the respective years, obtaining information related to the environments, patients and socioeconomic components cataloged. In the period evaluated, 596 cases of Leishmaniasis were reported, including 335 cases of ACL and 261 cases of VL in humans in the state. The LTA in the present study was predominantly rural, 68% of the cases located in the rural area, 29% urban and 3% ignored or blank. Regarding the clinical form of TLE reported, 93% of the cases were cutaneous and 7% in the mucosa, being an important factor for the search of the health service. Finally, this survey demonstrates a high prevalence of LTA and LV in the State of Paraíba, and it should be studied the factors that lead to this epidemiological situation and it is necessary, above all, the implementation of surveillance measures in this micro-region, planning and implementation of actions and policies for prevention and control of LTA in the state.