Author(s): Carranza-Tamayo,César Omar ; Costa,José Nilton Gomes da ; Bastos,Whisllay Maciel
Date: 2012
Origin: Oasisbr
Subject(s): Lyme disease; Tocantins; Brazil
Document details
Lyme disease in the state of Tocantins, Brazil: report of the first cases
Description
Lyme disease is an underdiagnosed zoonosis in Brazil. There are no cases registered in the state of Tocantins, the newest Brazilian state. The cases of three patients in contact with rural areas in three Tocantins' districts are herein described, and the Brazilian literature is reviewed.
Document Type
Report
Language English
Language English
