Occurrence of Tungiasis in Ceará State, Northeast Brazil: Results of a Rapid Assessment Method.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
; 56: e02742023, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Systematic data on the occurrence of tungiasis are scarce.METHODS:
We analyzed data on tungiasis in humans and animals from all municipalities of Ceará State, Northeast Brazil, using a rapid assessment questionnaire.RESULTS:
Among the 184 municipalities, 181 (98.3%) reported tungiasis in the past (before 2021) or currently, 120 (65.2%) reported current occurrence, 155 (84.2%) reported severe cases in the past or currently, 47 (25.5 %) reported severe cases currently, and 132 (71.7%) reported tungiasis in animals.CONCLUSIONS:
Tungiasis is a significant public health concern in Ceará. A One Health approach is required to reduce the disease burden in humans and animals.
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Tungíase
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Ano de publicação:
2023
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