Seropositivity for Rickettsia spp. and Ehrlichia spp. in the human population of Mato Grosso, Central-Western Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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50(3): 399-403, May-June 2017. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION The epidemiology of Rickettsia and Ehrlichia species infection is underestimated in Mato Grosso State. METHODS:
Serum samples obtained during a Dengue outbreak in 2011-2012 were tested via indirect immunofluorescence and/or ELISA.RESULTS:
Samples from 19/506 (3.8%) patients presented antibodies for at least one of three Rickettsia species; 2/506 (0.4%) samples reacted against Ehrlichia canis. Most afflicted patients are residents of cities from the south-central region of the state, where these diseases have been reported in animals.CONCLUSIONS:
These results show serological evidence of human exposure to Rickettsia and Ehrlichia species in Mato Grosso State.
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Asunto principal:
Rickettsia
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Infecciones por Rickettsia
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Ehrlichiosis
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Ehrlichia
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Anticuerpos Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Niño
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Child, preschool
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso/BR
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