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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Asunto principal:
Mansonella
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Mansoneliasis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Aged80
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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:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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