Distribution of intestinal parasitoses in relation to environmental and sociocultural parameters in La Plata, Argentina

Gamboa, María Inés; Basualdo, Juan Ángel; Córdoba, María Alejandra; Pezzani, Betina Cecilia; Minvielle, Marta Cecilia; Lahitte, Héctor Blas

doi:10.1079/joh2002142

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“…At the same time, each individual was performed a blood smear to evaluate eosinophiles in peripheral blood, and a serial coproparasitologic study, processed by modified Telemann technique (Gamboa et al 2003).…”

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Related factors to human toxocariasis in a rural community of Argentina

Chiodo¹,

Basualdo²,

Ciarmela³

et al. 2006

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz

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confidence: 99%

Related factors to human toxocariasis in a rural community of Argentina

Chiodo¹,

Basualdo²,

Ciarmela³

et al. 2006

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz

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“…Studies carried out in different countries report different percentages. In South America, lower prevalence was observed in Brazil by LUDWIG et al 9 and in Argentina by GAMBOA et al 7 . Prevalence higher than those found in this study were informed in Brazil 14 and Chile 16 .…”

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“…In developing countries, the presence, incidence and prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in different regions are indicators of the health status of the population 7 . The results obtained in this study revealed about 45% of parasited individuals, with the protozoa/ helminths ratio being different in both areas and clear predominance of the protozoa.…”

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Intestinal parasitoses and environmental factors in a rural population of Argentina, 2002-2003

Basualdo

Córdoba

Luca

et al. 2007

Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo

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SUMMARYWe evaluate the prevalence of intestinal parasites in 504 people and the degree of association between environmental variables and parasites found in population, soil and water in a rural area of Argentina during [2002][2003]. A structured survey was used to evaluate the environmental variables and fecal-human, soil and water samples were analyzed. The prevalence of parasites was 45.4%. Most prevalent protozoa were Blastocystis hominis (27.2%) and Giardia lamblia (6.9%), while the most prevalent helminth was Ascaris lumbricoides (3.8%). The analyzed environmental variables showing association (p < 0.05) with presence of parasites in population were: cardboard-tin or wooden house, dirt floor, home or communal water pump, faucet outside the house or public faucet and cesspool or latrine. Parasite forms were found in 82.3% of the soil samples and in 84.2% of the water samples. In both samples we found parasites that were also found in people. In this study we have found deficient sanitary conditions associated with presence of parasites in population and we have evidenced that contaminated soil and water were the source of these parasites.

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“…The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections is one of the most accurate indicators of socioeconomic conditions of a population (3) and may be associated with several determinant factors, such as adequate sanitation, fecal pollution of water and foods, sociocultural factors, contact with animals, lack of basic sanitation, as well as host age and type of infecting parasite (4) .…”

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Fatores associados à ocorrência de parasitoses intestinais em uma população de crianças e adolescentes

Belo

Oliveira²,

Fernandes

et al. 2012

Rev. paul. pediatr.

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Objectives: To analyze the prevalence and the factors associated with intestinal parasites infections in children and adolescents enrolled in elementary schools from São João del-Rei, Southeast Brazil.Methods: In this sectional study, coproscopic examinations were performed by spontaneous sedimentation and Kato-Katz techniques in 1,172 schoolchildren. Multivariate logistic regression models were adjusted for the study of factors associated with infections in general and separately for helminthes and protozoon.Results: The prevalence of infection was 29%, ranging from 7 to 83% between schools of lower and higher occurrence respectively. The presence of toilets in the home was associated with a lower prevalence of helminths; the increasing age of the students was associated with a higher rates of protozoon and parasites in general, while the presence of water filter and living in urban area were associated with a lower prevalence of the three outcomes. In all regions, the consumption of preventive medication against helminths was recorded. Conclusions:Inequalities in living conditions have changed the prevalence of parasitosis differently among the study regions. The study underscores the need to promote the use of water filters in endemic areas houses and to evaluate the preventive use of anti-helminthic drugs in the dynamic of individual health. Control measures that take into account the factors described should be a priority.Key-words: protozoan infections; helminths; /epidemiology; risk factors; health inequalities. RESUMOObjetivos: Analisar a prevalência de infecções por parasitos intestinais em crianças e adolescentes matriculados em escolas de ensino fundamental no município de São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, e os fatores associados à infecção.Métodos Factors associated with intestinal parasites in a population of children and adolescents múltipla para o estudo dos fatores associados às infecções em geral e, separadamente, por helmintos e por protozoários.Resultados: A prevalência de infecções foi de 29%, havendo uma variação de 7 a 83%, respectivamente, entre as escolas de menor e maior ocorrência. A presença de instalação sanitária no domicílio foi associada a uma ocorrência menor de helmintos; o aumento na idade dos escolares associou-se a uma maior ocorrência de protozoários e de parasitos em geral; enquanto a presença de filtro de água e a localização do domicílio em área urbana mostraram-se associadas a uma ocorrência menor dos três desfechos analisados. Em todas as regiões, foi registrado o consumo de medicação preventiva contra helmintos.Conclusões: Desigualdades nas condições de vida tornaram as prevalências diferenciadas entre as regiões do estudo. O estudo ressalta a necessidade de promover o uso de filtros de água nas residências de áreas endêmicas e de avaliar o consumo preventivo de medicamentos anti-helmínticos na dinâmica e na saúde dos indivíduos. Medidas de controle que levem em conta os fatores descritos devem ser prioritárias em nível de Saúde Pública.Palavras-chave: infecções p...

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Distribution of intestinal parasitoses in relation to environmental and sociocultural parameters in La Plata, Argentina

Cited by 66 publications

References 6 publications

Related factors to human toxocariasis in a rural community of Argentina

Related factors to human toxocariasis in a rural community of Argentina

Intestinal parasitoses and environmental factors in a rural population of Argentina, 2002-2003

Fatores associados à ocorrência de parasitoses intestinais em uma população de crianças e adolescentes

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