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INTRODUCTION: Larva migrans visceral is caused by Toxocara sp and has never been studied in Bahia. This work investigated the prevalence and risk factors for infection by Toxocara canis in individuals from Salvador, State of Bahia. METHODS: Three hundred and thirty-eight individuals were investigated for the presence of serum IgG anti-T. canis. RESULTS: IgG anti-T. canis was higher in individuals from lower social classes who had more contact with dogs and cats, indicating that these variables are factors risk for this infection. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of T. canis infection was high. The risk factors for this infection identified are in agreement with in the literature.
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Anticorpos Anti-Helmínticos/sangue , Imunoglobulina G/sangue , Toxocara canis/imunologia , Toxocaríase/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Animais , Brasil/epidemiologia , Gatos , Cães , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Prevalência , Fatores de Risco , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Toxocaríase/diagnóstico , Toxocaríase/transmissão , Adulto JovemRESUMO
INTRODUÇÃO: Larva migrans visceral é causada por Toxocara sp e nunca foi estudada na Bahia. Neste trabalho, investigou-se a prevalência e fatores de risco de infecção por Toxocara canis, em indivíduos de Salvador. MÉTODOS: Trezentos e trinta e oito indivíduos foram investigados para presença de anticorpos IgG séricos anti-T. canis. RESULTADOS: IgG anti-T. canis foi mais alta em indivíduos de classe social baixa com maior contato com cães e gatos, indicando que estas variáveis são fatores de risco para esta infecção. CONCLUSÕES: A prevalência de infecção por T. canis foi alta. Os fatores de risco desta infecção encontrados estão de acordo com a literatura.
INTRODUCTION: Larva migrans visceral is caused by Toxocara sp and has never been studied in Bahia. This work investigated the prevalence and risk factors for infection by Toxocara canis in individuals from Salvador, State of Bahia. METHODS: Three hundred and thirty-eight individuals were investigated for the presence of serum IgG anti-T. canis. RESULTS: IgG anti-T. canis was higher in individuals from lower social classes who had more contact with dogs and cats, indicating that these variables are factors risk for this infection. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of T. canis infection was high. The risk factors for this infection identified are in agreement with in the literature.