Author | Conceição, Maria José | |
Author | Carlôto, Aline Eduardo | |
Author | Melo, Eric Vinaud de | |
Author | Silva, Iran Mendonça da | |
Author | Coura, José Rodrigues | |
Access date | 2015-09-21T17:25:21Z | |
Available date | 2015-09-21T17:25:21Z | |
Document date | 2013 | pt_BR |
Citation | CONCEIÇÃO, Maria José; et al. Prevalence and Morbidity Data on Schistosoma mansoni Infection in Two Rural Areas of Jequitinhonha and Rio Doce Valleys in Minas Gerais, Brazil. ISRN Parasitology, Volume 2013, Article ID 715195, 4p, 2013. | pt_BR |
ISSN | 2356-7872 | pt_BR |
URI | https://www.arca.fiocruz.br/handle/icict/11698 | |
Language | eng | pt_BR |
Publisher | 10.5402/2013/715195 | pt_BR |
Rights | open access | pt_BR |
Subject in Portuguese | Minas Gerais | pt_BR |
Title | Prevalence and Morbidity Data on Schistosoma mansoni Infection in Two Rural Areas of Jequitinhonha and Rio Doce Valleys in Minas Gerais, Brazil | pt_BR |
Type | Article | pt_BR |
DOI | 10.5402/2013/715195 | pt_BR |
Abstract | Objective.This study aimed to compare the prevalence andmorbidity data on Schistosoma mansoni infection in two rural areas: the
Jequitinhonha valley (area 1) and the Rio Doce valley (area 2) in the state ofMinas Gerais, Brazil, covering the period from 2007 to
2010. Material and Methods.The parasitological stool tests were based on the quantitative method of Kato modified by Katz et al.
Three clinical formswere considered: type I—schistosomiasis infection, type II—hepatointestinal form, and type III—hepatosplenic
form. Results. The prevalence of infection among inhabitants of area 1 was 22.9%, with 2.1% presenting the hepatosplenic form
and two cases of schistosomal myeloradiculopathy. The infection prevalence rate in area 2 was 20.2%, with 3.3% presenting the
hepatosplenic form.Conclusion and Recommendation.Therewas no difference in the prevalence and in themorbidity of Schistosoma
mansoni infection between the two areas, but it was predominant in young men with a low intensity of infection. The cases of
schistosomal myeloradiculopathy in area 1 can be highlighted: these emphasize that schistosomiasis should not be neglected in
Brazil. The lack of infection control in both areas may be related to the poor sanitation system, the absence of previous treatment,
and the reinfection process. | pt_BR |
Affilliation | Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga. Departamento de Medicina Preventiva. Pós-Graduação em Doenças Parasíticas e Infecciosas. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil / Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituo Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Doenças Parasitárias. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. | pt_BR |
Affilliation | Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga. Departamento de Medicina Preventiva. Pós-Graduação em Doenças Parasíticas e Infecciosas. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil / Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituo Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Doenças Parasitárias. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. | pt_BR |
Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Doenças Parasitárias. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil / Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Pós-Graduação em Medicina Tropical. . Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. | pt_BR |
Affilliation | Universidade do Estado do Amazonas. Manaus, AM, Brasil. | pt_BR |
Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Doenças Parasitárias. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. | pt_BR |
Subject | Schistosoma mansoni | pt_BR |
Subject | Jequitinhonha valley | pt_BR |
Subject | Rio Doce valley | pt_BR |
Subject | Infection | pt_BR |
DeCS | Schistosoma mansoni | pt_BR |
DeCS | Infecção | pt_BR |