Mansonella ozzardi (Nematoda: Onchocercidae) in the riverine population of the Tefé River, State of Amazonia, Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 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. .Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Contexto em Saúde:
3_ND
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Mansonella
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Mansonelose
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged80
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article