Socio-epidemiological characterization of human leptospirosis in the Federal District, Brazil, 2011-2015

Abstract INTRODUCTION: 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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Main Authors:	Santos,Ivanildo de Oliveira Correia, Landi,Marina Frota de Albuquerque, Lima,Eduardo Maurício Mendes de, Cruz,Laurício Monteiro, Bofill,Maria Isabel Rao, Santos,Divino Eterno dos, Castro,Márcio Botelho de
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2018
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822018000300372
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