Epidemiological aspects of schistosomiasis in workers of the Movement of Landless Rural Workers

AUTOR(ES)

Oliveira, Genilde Gomes de, Silva, Angela Maria da, Jesus, Amelia Maria Ribeiro de, Nunes, Marco Antonio Prado, Conceicao, Jenisson Oliveira, Costa, Flavia Oliveira, Araujo, Jose Fernandes de, Melo, Enaldo Vieira de

FONTE

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

23/07/2013

RESUMO

Introduction Schistosomiasis is endemic in 74 countries and is considered a serious public health problem in some locations. Methods A transverse study was performed of 13 landless settlements in southern Sergipe from February to December 2009. The study included 822 settlers, of whom 601 underwent stool testing. Results The prevalence of schistosomiasis in landless workers was 4.3%. The population has a low education level, and basic sanitation services are not available to all residents. Conclusions The prevalence of schistosomiasis was low in the population and among different settlements, possibly because of different forms of water use by the settlers.

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