A case of visceral leishmaniasis contracted in the State of S. Paulo, Brazil

Authors

  • Vicente Amato Neto Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato de Oliveira; Serviço de Doenças Transmissíveis
  • Fermin Blanco Filho Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual Francisco Morato de Oliveira; Serviço de Doenças Transmissíveis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101981000600007

Keywords:

Leishmaniasis, visceral^i2^santochtonous occurre, State of S. Paulo, Brazil

Abstract

A case of visceral leishmaniasis in a two-year-old child who has always lived in Capão Redondo, situated in Greater S. Paulo (Brazil), was reported. Although congenital transmission or blood transfusion were considered, it is probable that the infection originated in the usual mechanism, thus constituting an autochthonous occurrence in the State of S. Paulo. The State Health Department was notified of the case in order that it could be investigated and necessary measures taken.

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Published

1981-12-01

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 6 (1981)

Section

Notes and Informations

How to Cite

Amato Neto, V., & Blanco Filho, F. (1981). A case of visceral leishmaniasis contracted in the State of S. Paulo, Brazil . Revista De Saúde Pública, 15(6), 643-645. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101981000600007