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Um século de experiência no controle da ancilostomíase / One century of experience with the control of ancylostomiasis
Rey, L.
  • Rey, L; Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Departamento de Medicina Tropical. Rio de Janeiro. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 34(1): 61-67, jan.-fev. 2001. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-462070
ABSTRACT
In the beginning of the XX century, ancylostomiasis was considered a serious public health problem and governments started the first systematic planning for the control of an endemic disease, in large scale. Thereafter, ancylostomiasis was considered a less important subject, because efficient anti-helminthic drugs were introduced, this in combination with the economic development in rich countries, reduced undernourishment and improved housing and sanitary conditions. Consequently, the residual cases of the infection became in general asymptomatic. However, in the third world the problem is still present, and must be considered with realism and managed accordingly. Various suggestions for controling the disease are presented in this paper.
RESUMO
A ancilostomíase despertou a atenção do mundo, no começo do século XX, como grave problema de saúde pública e deu origem aos primeiros planos sistemáticos de controle de uma endemia em larga escala. Passou depois a ser vista como questão de menor importância quando surgiram medicamentos anti-helmínticos eficazes e o desenvolvimento econômico dos países mais ricos reduziu neles a subnutrição, melhorando ao mesmo tempo as condições habitacionais e sanitárias que tornaram as infecções residuais clinicamente assintomáticas. O problema persiste; entretanto, no terceiro mundo que deve encará-lo com realismo e agir em conseqüência. Sugestões são feitas nesse sentido.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ancylostomiasis Limits: Humans Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2001 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ancylostomiasis Limits: Humans Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2001 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR