Occurrence of Tungiasis in Ceará State, Northeast Brazil: Results of a Rapid Assessment Method
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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56: e0274, 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
Systematic data on the occurrence of tungiasis are scarce.Methods:
We analyzed data on tungiasis in humans and animals from all municipalities of Ceará State, Northeast Brazil, using a rapid assessment questionnaire.Results:
Among the 184 municipalities, 181 (98.3%) reported tungiasis in the past (before 2021) or currently, 120 (65.2%) reported current occurrence, 155 (84.2%) reported severe cases in the past or currently, 47 (25.5 %) reported severe cases currently, and 132 (71.7%) reported tungiasis in animals.Conclusions:
Tungiasis is a significant public health concern in Ceará. A One Health approach is required to reduce the disease burden in humans and animals.
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Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
Année:
2023
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Universidade Federal de Alagoas/BR
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Universidade Federal do Ceará/BR
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