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Space-time cluster analysis of American visceral leishmaniasis in Bauru, São Paulo State, Brazil

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Author(s):
Feijo de Souza, Vanessa Aparecida [1, 2] ; Paes de Barros Cortez, Luiz Ricardo [3] ; Dias, Ricardo Augusto [1] ; Amaku, Marcos [1] ; Ferreira Neto, Jose Soares [1] ; dos Santos Kuroda, Rosely Bianca [1] ; Ferreira, Fernando [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med Vet & Zootecnia, BR-03152130 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Fac Metropolitanas Unidas, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Secretaria Municipal Saude Bauru, Secao Controle Zoonoses, Bauru - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Cadernos de Saúde Pública; v. 28, n. 10, p. 1949-1964, OCT 2012.
Web of Science Citations: 12
Abstract

A space-time analysis of American visceral leishmaniasis (AVL) in humans in the city of Bauru, São Paulo State, Brazil was carried out based on 239 cases diagnosed between June 2003 and October 2008. Spatial analysis of the disease showed that cases occurred especially in the city's urban areas. AVL annual incidence rates were calculated, demonstrating that the highest rate occurred in 2006 (19.55/100,000 inhabitants). This finding was confirmed by the time series analysis, which also showed a positive tendency over the period analyzed. The present study allows us to conclude that the disease was clustered in the Southwest side of the city in 2006, suggesting that this area may require special attention with regard to control and prevention measures. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/04074-3 - Spatio-temporal analyses of American Visceral Leishmaniasis in Bauru, São Paulo
Grantee:Vanessa Aparecida Feijó de Souza
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master