Seroepidemiological aspects of human infection by Strongyloides stercoralis in Alfenas, southern Minas Gerais, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(6): 855-859, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
In most Strongyloides stercoralis infected individuals, nematoidosis occurs asymptomatically, but in immunocompromised patients, it can cause hyperinfection. Serological techniques seem to be a good alternative for detecting this parasite. METHODS The frequency of seropositivity for strongyloidiasis in Alfenas, MG, was estimated using the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay on blood samples, between May and August of 2015.RESULTS:
Out of 258 samples tested, 53.9% were positive, and the frequency of seropositive individuals was higher in the peripheral districts of the municipality.CONCLUSIONS:
The results indicate high seropositivity rates for strongyloidiasis among the residents of Alfenas city.
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Asunto principal:
Estrongiloidiasis
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Anticuerpos Antihelmínticos
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Strongyloides stercoralis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Animales
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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:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Federal de Alfenas/BR
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Universidade Federal de Uberlândia/BR
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