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Seroepidemiological aspects of human infection by Strongyloides stercoralis in Alfenas, southern Minas Gerais, Brazil
Nunes, Juliana Barbosa; Emídio, Thamy Cristina de Oliveira; Marques, Marcos José; Caldas, Ivo Santana; Souza, Raquel Lopes Martins; Kanamura, Herminia Yohko; Costa-Cruz, Julia Maria.
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  • Nunes, Juliana Barbosa; Universidade Federal de Alfenas. Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas. Departamento de Patologia e Parasitologia. Alfenas. BR
  • Emídio, Thamy Cristina de Oliveira; Universidade Federal de Alfenas. Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas. Departamento de Patologia e Parasitologia. Alfenas. BR
  • Marques, Marcos José; Universidade Federal de Alfenas. Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas. Departamento de Patologia e Parasitologia. Alfenas. BR
  • Caldas, Ivo Santana; Universidade Federal de Alfenas. Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas. Departamento de Patologia e Parasitologia. Alfenas. BR
  • Souza, Raquel Lopes Martins; Universidade Federal de Alfenas. Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas. Departamento de Patologia e Parasitologia. Alfenas. BR
  • Kanamura, Herminia Yohko; Universidade Federal de Alfenas. Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas. Departamento de Patologia e Parasitologia. Alfenas. BR
  • Costa-Cruz, Julia Maria; Universidade Federal de Uberlândia. Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas. Laboratório de Diagnóstico de Parasitoses. Uberlândia. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;51(6): 855-859, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab, graf
Article in En | LILACS | ID: biblio-1041491
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ABSTRACT
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 of seropositive individuals was higher in the peripheral districts of the municipality.

CONCLUSIONS:

The results indicate high seropositivity rates for strongyloidiasis among the residents of Alfenas city.
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Strongyloidiasis / Antibodies, Helminth / Strongyloides stercoralis Type of study: Diagnostic_studies Limits: Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Brasil Language: En Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: MEDICINA TROPICAL Year: 2018 Type: Article
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Strongyloidiasis / Antibodies, Helminth / Strongyloides stercoralis Type of study: Diagnostic_studies Limits: Animals / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Brasil Language: En Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: MEDICINA TROPICAL Year: 2018 Type: Article