Infectious Diseases: Prevention and Control

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Luiz Euribel Prestes Carneiro Author

Subjects of specialization
Hepatitis

Affiliation
Universidade do Oeste Paulista, Brazil

Biography

He is affiliated toUniversidade do Oeste Paulista,. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.


Publications

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Parasitology : Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of visceral leishmaniasis infection in an emerging area of Sao Paulo s western region, Brazil

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Luiz Euribel Prestes Carneiro

Leishmaniasis is a vector-borne disease that is caused by obligate intra-macrophage protozoa of the Leishmania species. The parasite lives inside the female sand fly, and multiplies. This insect is most active during the warmer months and at night, from dusk to dawn, in humid environments. Domestic animals, such as dogs, may serve as parasite reservoirs. Transmission from animal to sand fly to human may occur. The parasite may also be transmitted between humans through a blood transfusion or shared needles. Transmission can also occur in some parts of the world, from human to sand flying to human. Leishmaniasis is a condition that is caused by Leishmania type parasites. It is spread through the bite of certain forms of sandflies. The condition can occur in three main ways: cutaneous, mu... view moreĀ»

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