Seroepidemiological Aspects of Human Infection by Strongyloides Stercoralis in Alfenas, Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract

Introduction: In most Strongyloides stercoralis infected individuals, nematoidosis occurs asymptomatically, but in immunocompromised patients, it can cause hyperinfection. Serological techniques seem to be a good alternative for detecting this parasite. Methods: The frequency of seropositivity for strongyloidiasis in Alfenas, MG, was estimated using the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay on blood samples, between May and August of 2015. Results: Out of 258 samples tested, 53.9% were positive, and the frequency …