Situation of endemic pemphigus foliaceus in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, 1990-1999

Authors

  • Aucely Corrêa Fernandes Chagas Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
  • Maria Lúcia Ivo Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
  • Michael Robin Honer Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
  • Ruy Correa Filho Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000200022

Keywords:

epidemiology, pemphigus, dermatology

Abstract

307 cases were examined to characterize epidemiological aspects of endemic pemphigus foliaceus. The disease was predominantly identified in rural workers between 10 and 42 years old. Incidence was higher in the December, January, February, March and May (average: 30.7 cases/year). Our findings identified a corridor, coinciding with the state watershed.

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Published

2005-04-01

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Short Communications/Cases Accounts

How to Cite

Situation of endemic pemphigus foliaceus in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, 1990-1999. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(2), 274-276. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000200022