Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical | |
Socio-epidemiological characterization of human leptospirosis in the Federal District, Brazil, 2011-2015 | |
关键词: Leptospirosis; Infectious disease; Epidemiology; | |
DOI : 10.1590/0037-8682-0188-2017 | |
来源: DOAJ |
【 摘 要 】
AbstractINTRODUCTION: Human leptospirosis (HL) in the Federal District (DF), Brazil, is endemic and requires studies to characterize the socio-epidemiological profile of the vulnerable population.METHODS: Seventy-nine autochthonous cases of HL between 2011-2015 were analyzed based on the databases of the Epidemiological and Environmental Health Surveillance Department, DF.RESULTS: The male population aged 31-45 years represented 86% of the leptospirosis cases; most belonged to the social classes D and E.CONCLUSIONS: In the DF, preventive measures should be concentrated on economically active male adults of social classes C, D, and E with the aim of promoting health.
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