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Trypanosoma cruzi seroprevalence and associated risk factors in cancer patients from Southern Brazil
Rosenthal, Luciane d'Avila; Petrarca, Cristiane Rios; Mesenburg, Marilia Arndt; Villela, Marcos Marreiro.
  • Rosenthal, Luciane d'Avila; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Departamento de Microbiologia e Parasitologia. Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Parasitologia. Pelotas. BR
  • Petrarca, Cristiane Rios; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Faculdade de Medicina. Hospital Escola. Pelotas. BR
  • Mesenburg, Marilia Arndt; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Programa de Pós Graduação em Epidemiologia. Pelotas. BR
  • Villela, Marcos Marreiro; Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Departamento de Microbiologia e Parasitologia. Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Parasitologia. Pelotas. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 49(6): 768-771, Dec. 2016. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1041389
ABSTRACT
Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Chagas disease in patients treated at a Public Oncology Service in the City of Pelotas, Southern Brazil.

METHODS:

This study included 200 individuals undergoing cancer treatment and involved the use of a questionnaire and venous blood collection for the detection of anti-Trypanosoma cruzi antibody.

RESULTS:

The study found a 5% prevalence of patient seropositivity. Significant variables are presented and discussed in the article.

CONCLUSIONS:

Serological T. cruzi checks are recommended in cancer patients, especially individuals from endemic areas in Brazil and other Latin American countries.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Trypanosoma cruzi / Antibodies, Protozoan / Chagas Disease / Neoplasms Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Pelotas/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Trypanosoma cruzi / Antibodies, Protozoan / Chagas Disease / Neoplasms Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Pelotas/BR