| Re-evaluation of schistosomiasis mansoni in Minas Gerais, Brazil. III. "Noroeste de Minas" mesoregion. | |
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PMID: 10030070 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study was conducted to assess the presence of schistosomiasis mansoni in the "Noroeste de Minas" mesoregion, an area considered non-endemic. A malacologic survey and parasitologic stool examinations were undertaken in 13 municipalities of the mesoregion. A sample of 3,283 primary school students was submitted to fecal examination by the Kato-Katz method. A total of 3,627 planorbids was collected and examined. The molluscs were identified as Biomphalaria straminea in seven municipalities (Unaí, Bonfinópolis de Minas, Paracatu, Jaão Pinheiro, Vazante, Lagamar and Lagoa Grande) and as Biomphalaria peregrina in one (Presidente Olegário). All planorbids were negative for Schistosoma mansoni. Four students were diagnosed with schistosomiasis in the municipalities of Buritis, Formoso, Paracatu and Unaí, but none of these cases was considered autochthonous. The data obtained indicate that the "Noroeste de Minas" mesoregion continues to be non-endemic for schistosomiasis mansoni, although the presence of intermediate hosts associated with parasitized individuals emphasizes the need for epidemiological surveillance of schistosomiasis in this mesoregion. |
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Authors:
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O S Carvalho; C L Massara; H L Guerra; Y R Campos; R L Caldeira; A Chaves; N Katz |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo Volume: 40 ISSN: 0036-4665 ISO Abbreviation: Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Sao Paulo Publication Date: 1998 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-05-04 Completed Date: 1999-05-04 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7507484 Medline TA: Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo Country: BRAZIL |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 277-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Centro de Pesquisas René Rachou/FIOCRUZ, MG, Brasil. |
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Adolescent Animals Biomphalaria / parasitology* Brazil / epidemiology Child Feces / parasitology Host-Parasite Interactions Humans Prevalence Schistosoma mansoni / isolation & purification*, physiology Schistosomiasis mansoni / diagnosis, epidemiology* |
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