scholarly journals Intestinal Parasites and Socioeconomic Children Profile in Two Public- daycares Centers in Vitoria, Espirito Santo State, Brazil (P04-008-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Blima Fux
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
Espirito Santo ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Abstract Objectives Introduction: The presence of intestinal parasites is related to poor living conditions, educational level and socio-economic factors. The study evaluated the occurrence of intestinal parasites and nutritional status of children in two daycares in the municipality. Methods Case Description: Stool samples from 33 children between 3 and 6 years old was evaluated at two public daycares with different socioeconomic levels in the municipality of Vitoria by parasitological exam. In addition to the parasitological examination, socioeconomic and anthropometric measurements were evaluated. Parasitological analyzes were performed by the technique of sedimentation (Hoffman, Pons and Janer - HPJ). The socioeconomic information was obtained through the questionnaire application. Anthropometric data were collected. Results The prevalence rate detected was 12.12% in 33 children evaluated. It was observed commensal protozoa (Entamoeba coli and Endolimax nana) and intestinal parasites (Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura) in samples evaluated. Nutritional assessment was satisfactory in 78.79% of the children; however, 21.21% of children evaluated were overweight. Conclusions Educational activities are essential for the prevention of intestinal parasites and future obesity-related diseases. Funding Sources Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória, ES.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of Toxoplasmosis in Cats in Espirito Santo State, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 186-186
Author(s):  
Blima Fux ◽  
Kamila Covre ◽  
Rosalida Estevan Nazar Lopes ◽  
Luciane Bresciani Salaroli ◽  
Ricardo Wagner De almeida Vitor
Keyword(s):  
Food Contamination ◽  
Protozoan Parasite ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Animal Infection ◽  
Acute Toxoplasmosis ◽  
Espirito Santo

Abstract Objectives Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic protozoan parasite found worldwide. It can infect all warm-blooded animals and an estimated 30% of the human population carries the parasite. Cats are important in the epidemiology of T. gondii because they are the only hosts that can excrete environmentally resistant oocysts and humans become infected by ingesting tissue cysts from undercooked meat, consuming food or drink contaminated with oocysts, or by accidentally ingesting oocysts in the environment. Some outbreaks of acute toxoplasmosis in humans have been associated with oocyst contamination. Cats probably play a major role in transmitting T. gondii through faecal contamination of soil, food or water because they can excrete millions of oocysts in a short period. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the seroprevalence of anti-T. gondii antibodies in cats and to determine the risk factors associated with seropositivity in the regions of Vitoria, in state of Espirito Santo (ES), Brazil. Methods Serum samples from 79 cats from Zoonosis Control Centers and temporary shelters were evaluated, as well as epidemiological data on origin, sex, breed and age of each animal. Anti-T. gondii IgG immunoglobulins were analyzed by Immunoenzymatic Assay (ELISA) and Indirect Immunofluorescence Reaction (IFI). Results The serological prevalence in cats by ELISA was 15.2% (12/79) and 7.6% (6/79) by (IFI). Among the serum of cats, although there was agreement between the tests (k = 0.63), they were significantly different (P = 0.041). The results demonstrated high contamination of the environment by the parasite, suggesting a high risk of human and other animal infection by cat feces. Conclusions This is the first study to determine the frequency of anti-T. gondii and the risk of food contamination by cats feces in urban gardens in Espirito Santo state. Funding Sources CAPES and FAPES.

scholarly journals Intestinal parasites in children enrolled in early childhood centers of São Mateus, state of Espírito Santo, Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Marcela De Souza Lima ◽  
Schayra Minine Damázio ◽  
Aparecida Rios Soares ◽  
Gilherme Pinho do Prado ◽  
Marco Antônio Andrade De Souza
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Espirito Santo

Socio-Economic Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasites Among Children Living in Gombak, Malaysia

1994 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajeswari B ◽  
Sinniah B ◽  
Hasnah Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Immigrant Workers ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Common Parasite ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Fecal specimens collected from 456 school children in Gombak, Malaysia, revealed an overall prevalence rate of 62.9%. The most common parasite found was Trichuris trichiura(47.1%) followed by Giardia intestinalis(14.7%), Entamoeba coli(11.4%), Entamoeba histolytica(9.9%) and Ascaris lumbricoides(7.9%). Infection rates were high among the Indonesian immigrant workers' children (90%) followed by the Orang Asli(79.5%), Malay (59.4%) and Indians (36.4%). Females (66.3%) had a higher prevalence rate than the males (58.5%). The prevalence of infection was found to be associated with the socio-economic status, water supply, sanitary disposal of feces and family size. Albendazole administered as a single dose (400 mg) was found to be effective against Ascaris (100%) and hookworm (92.3%) but was not effective against Trichuris(39.2%).

scholarly journals The associations of BMI trajectory and excessive weight gain with demographic and socio-economic factors: the Adolescent Nutritional Assessment Longitudinal Study cohort

2015 ◽  
Vol 114 (12) ◽  
pp. 2032-2038 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naiara Ferraz Moreira ◽  
Rosely Sichieri ◽  
Michael Eduardo Reichenheim ◽  
Alessandra Silva Dias de Oliveira ◽  
Gloria Valeria da Veiga
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
White Skin ◽  
Excessive Weight Gain ◽  
Excessive Weight ◽  
Bmi Trajectory ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

AbstractAssessing changes in adolescents’ BMI over brief periods could contribute to detection of acute changes in weight status and prevention of overweight. The objective of this study was to analyse the BMI trajectory and the excessive weight gain of Brazilian adolescents over 3 years and the association with demographic and socio-economic factors. Data regarding the BMI of 1026 students aged between 13 and 19 years were analysed over 3 consecutive years (2010, 2011 and 2012) from the Adolescent Nutritional Assessment Longitudinal Study. Linear mixed effects models were used to assess the BMI trajectory according to the type of school attended (public or private), skin colour, socio-economic status and level of maternal schooling by sex. Associations between excessive weight gain and socio-economic variables were identified by calculation of OR. Boys attending private schools (β coefficient: 0·008; P=0·01), those with white skin (β coefficient: 0·007; P=0·04) and those whose mothers had >8 years of schooling (β coefficient: 0·009; P=0·02) experienced greater BMI increase than boys and girls in other groups. Boys in private schools also presented higher excessive weight gain compared with boys attending public schools (P=0·03). Boys attending private schools experienced greater BMI increase and excessive weight gain, indicating the need to develop specific policies for the prevention and reduction of overweight in this population.

scholarly journals Intestinal parasites among employees of restaurants and cafeterias in an ancient city of Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 691-696
Author(s):  
Alline Mikaele Nunes Wildemberg Brauer ◽  
Janaína Costa Da Silva ◽  
Anelise Andrade De Souza ◽  
Marco Antônio Andrade De Souza
Keyword(s):  
Entamoeba Histolytica ◽  
Giardia Lamblia ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Ancient City ◽  
Espirito Santo

Objetivo Investigar la frecuencia de parásitos intestinales en empleados de restaurantes y cafeterías ubicadas en el Centro Comercial de São Mateus, Espírito Santo, una de las ciudades más antiguas de Brasil.Materiales y Métodos Entre agosto de 2013 y febrero de 2014, 42 muestras fecales fueron recolectadas y analizadas por el método de Sedimentación Espontánea en el Laboratorio de Análisis Clínicos de la Universidad Federal de Espírito Santo, campus de São Mateus.Resultados Los resultados fueron positivos en el 19 % de las muestras, y el comensal más frecuente fue Entamoeba coli (75 %), seguido de los parásitos Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (37,5 %) y Giardia lamblia (12,5 %).Conclusión Se sugiere la necesidad de adoptar medidas de educación sanitaria para la ciudad de São Mateus, dando charlas permanentes sobre orientación sanitaria y realizando exámenes parasitológicos. Estas acciones contribuirán a la mejora de las condiciones de salud de la población.

scholarly journals Intestinal parasites in a quilombola community of the Northern State of Espírito Santo, Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Schayra Minine Damazio ◽  
Marcela de Souza Lima ◽  
Aparecida Rios Soares ◽  
Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Sixteenth Century ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Entamoeba Dispar ◽  
Espírito Santo ◽  
Basic Sanitation ◽  
Espirito Santo

The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of intestinal parasites in a quilombola community from the northern Espírito Santo, Brazil. Descendants of slaves who arrived in Brazil in the sixteenth century, this population settled in the municipality of São Mateus in 1858. Fresh fecal samples from 82 individuals who agreed to participate in the study were collected between August 2009 and July 2010, and immediately sent to the Clinical Laboratory of the Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo of the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo for analysis. Out of all the participants, 36 (43.9%) were male and 46 (56.1%) were female, whose ages ranged from six to 85 years. The study of the occurrence of intestinal parasites indicated that 35 individuals (42.7%) were infected with at least one intestinal parasite. Among helminths, the most frequent were hookworms, with a rate of 14.6%. With regard to protozoa, Entamoeba coli, Entamoeba histolytica/Entamoeba dispar and Endolimax nana stood out, with frequencies of 23.2%, 8.5% and 4.9%, respectively. The occurrence of biparasitism was observed in 13 of the 82 subjects, accounting for 15.8%, and no cases of multiple parasitic infections were observed. It was concluded that the reduction of cases of intestinal diseases due to parasites will only be achieved with the improvement of basic sanitation and quality of life of quilombola populations.

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