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March 10, 2026Open Access

Leishmaniasis and Economic Invisibility: Epidemiology of a Neglected Disease and the Limits of Market Logic in Brazilian Healthcare—Epidemiological Study

Maria Clara Medeiros Da Silva Bruno S. Sá Camila N. Menezes Eliane L. de Freitas Jéssica L. S. da Costa Cleia Abrantes da Silva Amílcar Sabino Damazo

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This research aims to investigate the epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis and its impact on healthcare economics in Brazil.
Analyzed data on the incidence and prevalence of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Brazil
Examined financial aspects of treatment options for neglected diseases
Evaluated the effectiveness and toxicity of available treatments
Identified significant gaps in treatment efficacy and financial investment for cutaneous leishmaniasis
Evidenced that economic factors limit access to effective therapies
Demonstrated a correlation between economic invisibility and poor patient outcomes

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Epidemiological study explores the economic invisibility of neglected diseases in Brazil, highlighting treatment limitations.

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Silva et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25b2b96eeacc4fcec993c https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2026137117

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