Occurrence of intestinal parasites in the population attended at two basic health units in the city of Rondonópolis/MT

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6008/CBPC2236-9600.2022.003.0007

Keywords:

Enteroparasites, Epidemiology, Public health, Protozoa

Abstract

Intestinal parasites are a serious public health problem in Brazil and are widely distributed throughout the country. This study is characterized as a descriptive transversal-observation study and aimed to analyze data collected on positive results of stool tests in two health centers in different regions of the city of Rondonópolis, in the state of Mato Grosso. Data were selected from the database provided by the city's Central Laboratory, exams referring to the year 2018. The data were processed using the Microsoft Office Excell 2010 Software and the variables analyzed were: age, sex, type of parasite found and collection period. Of the 259 results analyzed, the prevalence occurred in the age group comprising children aged 0 to 12 years, with no significant difference between males and females. The protozoan Endolimax nana was the most recorded, followed by Entamoeba coli and Giardia lamblia. There were situations of biparasitism with associations, mostly related to E. coli. The first months of the year proved to be the most favorable for the appearance of parasites. The importance of good sanitary and health conditions is endorsed in order to have an effective control of these diseases, which can be achieved through actions aimed at improving basic sanitation and generating health and therapeutic awareness.

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Author Biographies

Pedro Henrique Gomes Maciel, Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis

Graduando em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis. 

Regisnei Aparecido de Oliveira Silva, Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis

Possui graduação em Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso (1997), mestrado em Educação pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (2005) e Doutorado em Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade Federal de Goiás (2017). Atualmente é professor adjunto da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso/Campus de Rondonópolis. Tem experiência na Educação Básica (professor do Ensino Fundamental e Médio) e no Ensino superior na área de Ciências Biológicas, com ênfase em Educação, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: educação ambiental, educação e saúde, práticas de ensino de biologia, estágio supervisionado e formação inicial e continuada de professores. 

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Published

2023-01-04

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2022): Scire Salutis - Mai, Jun, Jul 2022

Section

Parasitologia

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