Seropositivity for Rickettsia spp. and Ehrlichia spp. in the human population of Mato Grosso, Central-Western Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 50(3): 399-403, May-June 2017. tab
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION The epidemiology of Rickettsia and Ehrlichia species infection is underestimated in Mato Grosso State. METHODS:
Serum samples obtained during a Dengue outbreak in 2011-2012 were tested via indirect immunofluorescence and/or ELISA.RESULTS:
Samples from 19/506 (3.8%) patients presented antibodies for at least one of three Rickettsia species; 2/506 (0.4%) samples reacted against Ehrlichia canis. Most afflicted patients are residents of cities from the south-central region of the state, where these diseases have been reported in animals.CONCLUSIONS:
These results show serological evidence of human exposure to Rickettsia and Ehrlichia species in Mato Grosso State.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Rickettsia
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Infecções por Rickettsia
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Ehrlichiose
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Ehrlichia
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Anticorpos Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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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
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article