Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) is regarded as a public health problem in the Oiapoque basin, between Brazil and French Guiana.
METHODS
Data on ACL occurrence/epidemiological profile and etiology were sourced from Brazilian health services and a reference laboratory. Rainfall correlation was also analyzed.
RESULTS:
Majority of the ACL cases were observed in adult men working as gold miners. ACL incidence peaks appeared to be linked to periods 2 months after the dry season. Migratory flow was found to be a non-negligible complicating factor in epidemiological surveillance.
CONCLUSIONS:
Binational strategies are required to minimize exposure for high-risk populations.
Keywords:
Leishmaniasis; Binational; Public health
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