[Epidemiologic survey with histoplasmin and paracoccidioidine in Arapiraca-Alagoas].

Paracoccidioidin and histoplasmin intradermic tests were performed in 107 inhabitants in Arapiraca, Alagoas. The epidemiological survey was performed in both sexes and the ages varied from 2 to 71 years. Positive results with paracoccidioidin test were recorded in 11% and the histoplasmin test was positive in 14%. With the positivity of paracoccidioidin in the histoplasmin positive population the result shows a percentage of 33.33%, while with the positivity of histoplasmin in the paracoccidioidin positive population was 41%.