Intestinal parasites in public transport buses from the city of Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Andrade, Sabrina S; Teodoro, Layane M; Viana, Daniel Js; Canuto-Sales, Egleise M; Bahia-de-Oliveira, Gustavo H; Bôas, Suedali Villas; Barata, Ricardo Andrade

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“…Given the biological characteristics of Enterobius , the Graham method could potentially enhance positivity in studies. The Graham method has also been employed for environmental samples, such as public restroom surfaces and transportation means, where Enterobius presence has been reported in Brazil 10 , 57 - 59 .…”

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Enterobius vermicularis in Brazil: An integrative review

Fantinatti,

Da-Cruz

2023

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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Enterobius vermicularis, an intestinal helminth, is transmitted through the ingestion of eggs found in food, water, dust, or other fomites, including infected individuals. This review aimed to examine the frequency and distribution of E. vermicularis infections in Brazil between 1991 and 2022. The conducted bibliographic survey revealed that the frequency of E. vermicularis infections in Brazil ranged from 0.1 to 26.1%, depending on factors such as population ethnicity, individual age group, geographic area, time frame, and diagnostic method. However, these findings were based on a limited number of publications, suggesting that the actual prevalence rates of E. vermicularis infection may still be unknown and potentially underestimated.

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“…The presence of infective E. vermicularis eggs in public environments, such as bathrooms and buses, is concerning because of the possibility of contamination 10 , 57 - 59 . This potential for contamination elucidates the sporadic instances of E. vermicularis infection.…”

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Enterobius vermicularis in Brazil: An integrative review

Fantinatti,

Da-Cruz

2023

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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“…Previous studies conducted in the city of Diamantina have shown that the same intestinal parasites are also circulating in schools and buses. 16 , 17 It is noticed that the biological forms of these parasites are circulating in the most diverse environments and so it is necessary to establish public health policies and to encourage healthy habits. Thus, avoiding the transmission of these agents.…”

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Intestinal parasites in paper money circulating in the city of Diamantina (Minas Gerais, Brazil)

Costa¹,

Teodoro²,

Bahia-de-Oliveira³

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BackgroundBanknotes are objects of great turnover and diffusion among the population, and can be efficient mechanisms in the dissemination of several intestinal parasites. This study investigated the presence of biological forms of intestinal parasites present in circulating cash banknotes in the city of Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil, aiming to propose interventions aimed at improving local public health.Materials and methodsBetween February and April 2017, samples of banknotes collected in five commercial establishments of the city were analyzed, namely: 1) gas station, 2) supermarket, 3) butchery, 4) pharmacy and 5) free fair. Ten circulating banknotes of each value (R$2.00, R$5.00, R$10.00, R$20.00, R$50.00 and R$100.00) were exchanged for new banknotes, washed with Tween 80 and, after spontaneous sedimentation, analyzed under an optical microscope with a magnification of 10× and 40×.ResultsCysts of Entamoeba coli (74.60%), cysts of Endolimax nana (16.94%), Giardia lam-blia cysts (4.44%), unidentified nematode larvae (2.02%), Hymenolepis sp. (0.81%), Taenia sp. (0.81%) and Ancylostomidae larvae (0.40%) were found.ConclusionsThe results revealed the need for improvements in basic sanitation, health and education activities that emphasized the importance of proper hand hygiene.

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“…Recently, significant advances have been made studying vulnerable rural-populations and how the displacement generated by the Colombian armed conflict has affected the life settings of these communities [ 3 – 6 ]. Populations with low quality of health, constant migration and displacement suffer serious parasitic diseases acting as temporal or permanent carriers, disseminating intestinal parasites [ 7 , 8 ]. Parasites such as helminths and protozoa are the most frequent, affecting more than 2 billion people worldwide, reaching a high prevalence in some regions [ 9 ].…”

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Prevalence and associated risk factors of Intestinal parasites in rural high-mountain communities of the Valle del Cauca—Colombia

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The aim of this study was to measure the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites (GI) in domestic animals and children in high mountain populations in the districts of Combia and Toche, Valle del Cauca–Colombia. These communities have been affected by the armed conflict in Colombia and are susceptible to health risk factors related to the Colombian post-conflict. Prevalence and risk factors were measured using Bayesian methods on 45 structured interviews applied to 29 families in Combia and 16 in Toche. This inquire aimed to analyze the socio-economic and demographic factors associated with the presence of parasites. This interview was conducted with 50 children: 40 (80%) from Rita Sabogal school district of Toche, and 10 (20%) from Tablones—Atanasio Girardot schools. 23 faecal samples from asymtomatic children from these schools were collected. Subsequently, 308 animals were characterized through the analysis of 64 faecal samples from asymptomatic individuals (20,8%); 18/41 from dogs (43,9%), 18/175 from poultry (10,3%), 7/13 from cats 56,84%, 6/20 from equines (30%) and from 15/59 cattle (25,43%). The prevalence of intestinal parasites among children under six years was 60% [95% PI = 41%-78%]; Endolimax nana , 24% [95% PI = 9,8%-42%]; Iodamoeba buetschlii , 16% [95% PI = 4,7%-32%]; Entamoeba coli , 35% [95% PI = 18%-55%]; Giardia lamblia , 12% [95% PI = 2,7%-27%]. In Equids the presence of Strongylus spp was 37% [95% PI = 10%-71%]; Parascaris equorum , 37% [95% PI = 10%-71%]; in dogs, Dipylidium caninum was 20% [95% PI = 6%-39%]; Trichuris trichiura , 9% [95% PI = 1,3%-26%]; Toxocara canis , 25% [95% PI = 9%-46%]; in cats, Toxocara cati had a prevalence of 44% [95% PI = 16%-75%]; cyst of Eimeria spp, 15% [95% PI = 3,4%-33%]; in poultry and Eimeria zuernii in cattle, 50% [95% PI = 23%-77%]. There was no association with exposure of humans to animal parasites. However, we conclude that female and children under 6 years of age are more likely OR (6,72–2,3) to get parasites.

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Intestinal parasites in public transport buses from the city of Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Enterobius vermicularis in Brazil: An integrative review

Enterobius vermicularis in Brazil: An integrative review

Intestinal parasites in paper money circulating in the city of Diamantina (Minas Gerais, Brazil)

Prevalence and associated risk factors of Intestinal parasites in rural high-mountain communities of the Valle del Cauca—Colombia

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