| clinical, epidemiological and laboratory aspects of patients with american cutaneous leishmaniasis in the state of pernambuco. | the diagnosis for american cutaneous leishmaniasis is based on an association of clinical, epidemiological and laboratory characteristics. the present study identified the circulating species of leishmania in the state of pernambuco, described its clinical-epidemiological characteristics and diagnosed the disease. nineteen patients presenting active lesions who had been diagnosed through clinical evaluation and laboratory tests were selected. the tests included direct investigation, in vitro cul ... | 2008 | 19009182 |