Spatial analysis of viral hepatitis and schistosomiasis coinfection in an endemic area in Northeastern Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 50(3): 383-387, May-June 2017. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
This cross-sectional study analyzed the spatial distribution of hepatitis B or C virus (HBV/HBC) and schistosomiasis coinfection.METHODS:
Serum samples were collected from patients with Schistosoma mansoni infection. These were tested for serological markers of HBV/HCV infection. The spatial distribution of coinfection was analyzed using intensity kernel estimation.RESULTS:
Overall, 9.4% of individuals had contact with HBV and 1.7% of samples tested positive for anti-HCV antibodies. We identified clusters of risk located in the central region.CONCLUSIONS:
Spatial analysis allowed visualization of high-risk areas, leading to a definition of priority areas to be targeted for intensification of control interventions.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Esquistossomose mansoni
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Hepatite C
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Coinfecção
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Hepatite B
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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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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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
País como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article