Publications by authors named "Denis Lucio Cardoso"
Background: Visceral leishmaniasis is a serious public health problem in Brazil, and control of this disease constitutes a major challenge. The purpose of this study was to assess the existing spatial and temporal relationships between cases of canine visceral leishmaniasis (CanL) and human visceral leishmaniasis (HVL) recorded in Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, from 2006 to 2013.
Methods: Data provided by the Belo Horizonte Health Services regarding the disease control routine were analyzed in order to perform a retrospective observational and ecological study.
Article Synopsis
- Vampire bats are a significant rabies threat to cattle in rural Minas Gerais, where optimal conditions support bat populations due to increasing cattle herds.
- The study analyzed rabies case data from January 2006 to March 2013, revealing that cattle rabies is endemic in the region, with monthly case fluctuations but no clear seasonality or trend.
- Findings indicate a correlation between notification frequency and bat shelters, with predictions suggesting potential future rabies cases; this information is crucial for developing effective rabies control strategies.