Giardíase e criptosporidiose em crianças institucionalizadas em creches no estado de São Paulo

Mascarini, Luciene Maura; Donalísio, Maria Rita

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“…This prevalence is higher than that of Cryptosporidium spp. infections among healthy children in other Brazilian cities (≤15.5%) (4) . However, few studies have attempted to identify Cyclospora spp.…”

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Emergent and re-emergent parasites in HIV-infected children: immunological and socio-environmental conditions that are involved in the transmission of Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp.

Fregonesi

Suzuki

Machado

et al. 2015

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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Introduction: Emergent and re-emergent waterborne protozoans have become a worldwide public health problem, especially among vulnerable groups. Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated 17 HIV-infected children and their families. Results: A high (76.5%) percentage of parasite-infected children was observed, even among children with CD4 + T-cell counts of >200 cells/mm 3 . Giardia spp., Cryptosporidium spp. and Cyclospora spp. were observed in 41.2% of these children. Low income, poor hygiene practices, and co-infection in domestic, peridomestic and scholastic environments were signifi cant sources of these intestinal infections. Conclusions: Early diagnosis, timely treatment, and socio-educational interventions may improve the health conditions of this vulnerable population.

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Emergent and re-emergent parasites in HIV-infected children: immunological and socio-environmental conditions that are involved in the transmission of Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp.

Fregonesi

Suzuki

Machado

et al. 2015

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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“…In Brazil, the prevalence of cryptosporidiosis and cystoisosporosis among HIV-infected patients ranges from 6.4% to 9.1% and from 4.4% to 18%, respectively 1,2,6,7,11,16,18 . OLIVEIRA-SILVA et al 19 investigated the frequency of these parasites in HIV-infected patients living in the Triângulo Mineiro region and found a prevalence of 8.6% for Cryptosporidium sp.…”

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Prevalence and genetic characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. and Cystoisospora belli in HIV-infected patients

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Cabrine-Santos

et al. 2013

Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo

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SUMMARYCryptosporidium spp. and Cystoisospora belli are monoxenic protozoa that have been recognized as the causative agents of chronic diarrhea in immunocompromised individuals, especially HIV-infected subjects. The objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency of these intestinal protozoa in HIV-positive patients in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Brazil and to correlate the presence of these infections with clinical, epidemiological and laboratory data of the patients. Oocysts were detected in stool samples of 10 (16.9%) of the 59 patients studied, while Cryptosporidium spp. were present in 10.1% (6/59) and C. belli in 6.7% (4/59). The frequency of these parasites was higher among patients with diarrheic syndrome and CD4 + T lymphocyte counts < 200 cells/ mm 3 , demonstrating the opportunistic characteristic of these infections. A significant association was observed between the lack of adherence to antiretroviral therapy and the presence of Cryptosporidium spp. and/or C. belli. Parasitism with Cryptosporidium spp. was more frequent in February and April, the months following the period of high rainfall. The same was not observed for C. belli. Genetic characterization of two isolates led to the identification of Cryptosporidium parvum, one of the main species associated with the zoonotic transmission of cryptosporidiosis.

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“…4 Daycare centers are places where children are exposed to the parasite, due to the natural vulnerability of this age group through interpersonal contact and inadequate hygiene habits and conditions. 5 In view of this, the sanitary and environmental situation of daycare centers needs to be investigated to better understand their impact on the health of the children that use these services. Based on this premise, the purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of G. duodenalis in children attending public daycare centers, the daycare center employees, the children's family members and the animals with which they live, to identify the factors considered risks for infection by this parasite, and to molecularly characterise the genotype present in the test-positive individuals.…”

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Epidemiological, parasitological and molecular aspects of Giardia duodenalis infection in children attending public daycare centers in southeastern Brazil

Santos

Grama

Limongi

et al. 2012

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygi

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Giardíase e criptosporidiose em crianças institucionalizadas em creches no estado de São Paulo

Cited by 29 publications

References 17 publications

Emergent and re-emergent parasites in HIV-infected children: immunological and socio-environmental conditions that are involved in the transmission of Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp.

Emergent and re-emergent parasites in HIV-infected children: immunological and socio-environmental conditions that are involved in the transmission of Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp.

Prevalence and genetic characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. and Cystoisospora belli in HIV-infected patients

Epidemiological, parasitological and molecular aspects of Giardia duodenalis infection in children attending public daycare centers in southeastern Brazil

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