High visceral leishmaniasis mortality rate in Barra Mansa, a new area of visceral leishmaniasis transmission in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

AUTOR(ES)

Pimentel, Maria Inês Fernandes, Alves, Elisabeth Larcher Maximiano, da Silva, Maria Hercília Fiuza Farias, Moza, Patrícia Gazenmüller, de Almeida, Paula Maria Pereira, Cunha, Cristiane Silveira, de Mello, Cíntia Xavier, de Oliveira Schubach, Armando

FONTE

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2014-08

RESUMO

Introduction Nine cases of visceral leishmaniasis occurred recently in Barra Mansa, State of Rio de Janeiro, with a high mortality rate. Methods We reviewed the medical records of the patients. Results Eight were male; 7 were adults. Patients who died progressed to death quickly and presented with aggravating factors: systemic steroid therapy before diagnosis, bleeding, severe liver involvement, infection, and/or refusal to receive transfusion. Conclusions We warn clinicians to be aware of the emergence of visceral leishmaniasis in new areas and to keep in mind the possibility of atypical clinical pictures and aggravating factors, so timely diagnosis can be made and prompt and adequate treatment can be initiated.

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