Human onchocerciasis in Brazil: an overview
Cad. saúde pública
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18(5): 1167-1177, set.-out. 2002. ilus, mapas
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in English
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| ID: lil-327805
RESUMO
Human onchocerciasis was recently discovered in Brazil among Yanomámi Indians living along the border region with Venezuela in the States of Amazonas and Roraima. The article reports on the history of the disease's discovery, its distribution, and incrimination of vector simuliid species. The literature that has been generated on the parasite, its vectors, and control of the disease is critically analyzed as well as the organization of epidemiological surveys and the control program developed by the Brazilian government and an international agency. Suggestions for future work are made
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Main subject:
Onchocerciasis
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Simuliidae
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Indians, South American
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Filariasis
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
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Venezuela
Language:
English
Journal:
Cad. saúde pública
Journal subject:
Public Health
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Toxicology
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom
Institution/Affiliation country:
The Natural History Museum/GB
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