RESUMO
In Benin, a serological study of toxoplasmosis and hydatid disease has been effected among bovine stock-breeders and the staff of the slaughter-houses in comparison with a sample of blood donors. Our results reveal the highest rate of toxoplasmosis infection (87%) among the staff of the slaughter-houses, whereas the bovine stock-breeders are the most exposed population to hydatid disease with a 9% prevalence. There is no mention of similar works in Benin in medical literature.
Assuntos
Matadouros , Criação de Animais Domésticos , Equinococose/epidemiologia , Doenças Profissionais/epidemiologia , Toxoplasmose/epidemiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Benin , Doadores de Sangue , Equinococose/imunologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Doenças Profissionais/imunologia , Doenças Profissionais/parasitologia , Sorologia , Toxoplasmose/imunologiaRESUMO
An in vivo test using the WHO protocol (chloroquine 25 mg/kg within 3 days, trial over 7 days) was performed in 72 children in the province of Zou, Benin, in July-August 1987. The blood concentration of chloroquine was dosed before, during and after treatment by a sensitive method. This study showed a low rate of drug resistance (4.2%), even though surveys in Cotonou exhibited a high level of chloroquine resistance.