Frequency of amoebiasis and other intestinal parasitoses in a settlement in Ilhéus City, State of Bahia, Brazil

AUTOR(ES)

Santos, Helena Lúcia Carneiro, Martins, Luci Ana Fernandes, Peralta, Regina Helena Saramago, Peralta, José Mauro, Macedo, Heloisa Werneck de

FONTE

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

12/02/2014

RESUMO

Introduction: This study evaluated the frequency of intestinal parasites, emphasizing the identification and differentiation of Entamoeba spp. Methods: Multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR), coproantigen tests and morphometric analysis were performed for Entamoeba spp. differentiation. Results: The overall frequency of intestinal parasites was 65%. Entamoeba histolytica was detected by the coproantigen test, and the PCR showed that Entamoeba dispar predominated in the population. In contrast, morphometric analysis was important for identifying Entamoeba hartmanni. Conclusions: It is possible to identify the causative agent of amoebiasis and to differentiate this agent from other species by combining techniques.

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