Mansonella ozzardi (Nematoda: Onchocercidae) in the riverine population of the Tefé River, State of Amazonia, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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47(1): 113-115, Jan-Feb/2014. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
This study assessed the prevalence of Mansonella ozzardi in riverine communities of the Tefé River, Amazonas, Brazil.Methods:
The prevalence of M. ozzardi was estimated by microscopic examination of thick blood smears.Results:
The M. ozzardi prevalence rate was 6.3% (19/300). Filarial infection was found in 8 of the 11 communities surveyed, with prevalence rates varying from 2.5% to 22.2%.Conclusions:
Tefé is a region of oil and natural gas exploration, in which there is a high turnover of workers. Migration patterns may facilitate the dissemination of mansonelliasis to other regions. .
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Main subject:
Mansonella
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Mansonelliasis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged80
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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:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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