Leishmaniasis: the healthcare professionals' knowledge in endemic area

• Main Authors: Júlia Alves Menezes (Author), Kamila Nunes Maia (Author), Rafael Negreiros Verne (Author), Ana Paula Madureira (Author), Virgínia Torres Schall (Author), Carina Margonari de Souza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de Fortaleza, 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: To assess the knowledge about leishmaniases among healthcare professionals of an endemic municipality of the state of Minas Gerais-Brazil. Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with 228 professionals (95 zoonosis professionals, 83 community health agents, 18 doctors, 17 nurses, 8 denti...