Prevalence of intestinal parasites and risk factors forspecific and multiple helminth infections in a remote city of the Brazilian Amazon

AUTOR(ES)

Gonçalves, Alessandra Queiroga, Junqueira, Angela Cristina Verissimo, Abellana, Rosa, Barrio, Patricia Comella del, Terrazas, Wagner Cosme Morhy, Sodré, Fernando Campos, Bóia, Márcio Neves, Ascaso, Carlos

FONTE

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2016-02

RESUMO

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Few studies have described the risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections in the Amazon. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was performed in a City of the State of Amazonas (Brazil) to estimate the prevalence of intestinal parasites and determine the risk factors for helminth infections. RESULTS: Ascaris lumbricoides was the most prevalent parasite. The main risk factors determined were: not having a latrine for A. lumbricoides infection; being male and having earth or wood floors for hookworm infection; and being male for multiple helminth infections. CONCLUSIONS: We reported a high prevalence of intestinal parasites and determined some poverty-related risk factors.

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