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Enteroparasites in Riverside Settlements in the Pantanal Wetlands Ecosystem
Joint Authors
Dorval, Maria Elizabeth Moraes Cavalheiros
Silva, Patrícia Vieira da
Maciel, Lucimare dos Santos
Castro, Ludiele Souza
Murat, Paula Guerra
Higa Junior, Minoru German
Zerlotti, Patrícia Honorato
Motta-Castro, Ana Rita Coimbra
Pontes, Elenir Rose Jardim Cury
Source
Journal of Parasitology Research
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Intestinal parasites are a major source of health problems in developing countries, where socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental conditions contribute in maintaining the biological cycles of various parasites and facilitating their spread.
The objective of this study, conducted in Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil, was to investigate the occurrence of intestinal parasites in riverside communities in the South Pantanal wetlands and conduct educational interventions focused on health and environmental preservation.
Method.
In total, 196 stool samples were tested for parasites using the merthiolate-iodine-formaldehyde concentration (MIFC) technique and spontaneous sedimentation and educational activities were carried out.
Results.
Enteroparasite prevalence was 72% (65.6–78.2%; 95% CI).
Of the 141 positive cases, monoparasitism was found in 34.7%, biparasitism in 23%, and polyparasitism in 14.3%.
Entamoeba coli was the most frequent protozoan (70.2%).
Among helminths, hookworms were the most prevalent.
Enteroparasitosis prevalence did not differ for sex or place of abode but proved higher in individuals older than 10 years.
Conclusion.
The high positivity rate for enteroparasites found for the communities stems from lack of sanitation and poor personal and environmental hygiene habits, indicating that effective health policies and educational interventions are needed to reduce the current risk levels.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Silva, Patrícia Vieira da& Maciel, Lucimare dos Santos& Castro, Ludiele Souza& Murat, Paula Guerra& Higa Junior, Minoru German& Zerlotti, Patrícia Honorato…[et al.]. 2018. Enteroparasites in Riverside Settlements in the Pantanal Wetlands Ecosystem. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Silva, Patrícia Vieira da…[et al.]. Enteroparasites in Riverside Settlements in the Pantanal Wetlands Ecosystem. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Silva, Patrícia Vieira da& Maciel, Lucimare dos Santos& Castro, Ludiele Souza& Murat, Paula Guerra& Higa Junior, Minoru German& Zerlotti, Patrícia Honorato…[et al.]. Enteroparasites in Riverside Settlements in the Pantanal Wetlands Ecosystem. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197613
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1197613