Background and Objectives: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a disease with a high impact on public health. This study describes the epidemiological situation of VL in the Municipality of Codó, state of Maranhão, Brazil, between the years 2007-2012. Method: Initially, an analytical study was performed between the years 2007-2011, which assessed the characteristics of individuals with VL, such as: gender, age, ethn...