Seroepidemiological aspects of human infection by Strongyloides stercoralis in Alfenas, southern Minas Gerais, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(6): 855-859, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab, graf
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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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Main subject:
Strongyloidiasis
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Antibodies, Helminth
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Strongyloides stercoralis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Alfenas/BR
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Universidade Federal de Uberlândia/BR
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