Morbidity of schistosomiasis mansoni in a low endemic setting in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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50(6): 805-811, Nov.-Dec. 2017. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Despite the advances of disease control programs, severe forms of schistosomiasis are prevalent. The prevalence of the disease in areas frequented by tourists urges for permanent prevention and control. The aim of this study was to describe the morbidity of schistosomiasis in the district of Antônio Pereira, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.METHODS:
The proportion of positives was defined by Kato-Katz coproscopy and urinary POC-CCA rapid test. Hepatosplenic form was diagnosed using abdominal ultrasound.RESULTS:
Out of 180 participants,97 were examined by Kato-Katz, with 4 (4.1%) being positive. Thirty-four (22.1%) out of 154 were positive by POC-CCA. Five (2.8%) of 177 examined by ultrasound had hepatosplenic form. One of them had undergone splenectomy. One (0.6%)participant had myeloradiculopathy.CONCLUSIONS:
Severe forms of schistosomiasis are still prevalent in low endemic areas and should be thoroughly investigated.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Schistosoma mansoni
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Splenic Diseases
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Schistosomiasis mansoni
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Liver Diseases, Parasitic
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
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:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto/BR
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