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Seasonal variation and persistence of tungiasis infestation in dogs in an endemic community, Bahia State (Brazil): longitudinal study.
Harvey, Tatiani Vitor; Heukelbach, Jorg; Assunção, Maíra Siles; Fernandes, Thalna Magalhães; da Rocha, Christiane Maria Barcellos Magalhães; Carlos, Renata Santiago Alberto.
Afiliação
  • Harvey TV; Department of Agrarian and Environmental Sciences, Post-Graduate Program in Animal Science, State University of Santa Cruz, Campus Soane Nazaré de Andrade, Rodovia Jorge Amado, Km 16, Bairro Salobrinho, IIhéus, Bahia, CEP 45662-900, Brazil. tatianivitor@yahoo.com.br.
  • Heukelbach J; Department of Community Health, School of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Rua Prof. Costa Mendes 1608, 5. andar, Fortaleza, CE, 60430-140, Brazil.
  • Assunção MS; Division of Tropical Health and Medicine, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University - JCU, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
  • Fernandes TM; Department of Agrarian and Environmental Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade State University of Santa Cruz, Campus Soane Nazaré de Andrade, Rodovia Jorge Amado, Km 16, Bairro Salobrinho, Ilhéus, Bahia, CEP 45662-900, Brazil.
  • da Rocha CMBM; Department of Agrarian and Environmental Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade State University of Santa Cruz, Campus Soane Nazaré de Andrade, Rodovia Jorge Amado, Km 16, Bairro Salobrinho, Ilhéus, Bahia, CEP 45662-900, Brazil.
  • Carlos RSA; Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Aquenta Sol, Lavras, Minas Gerais, CEP 37200-000, Brazil.
Parasitol Res ; 118(6): 1711-1718, 2019 Jun.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30976966
Tungiasis is a zoonosis neglected by authorities, health professionals, and affected populations. Domestic, synanthropic, and sylvatic animals serve as reservoirs for human infestation, and dogs are usually considered a main reservoir in endemic communities. To describe the seasonal variation and the persistence of tungiasis in dogs, we performed quarterly surveys during a period of 2 years in a tourist village in the municipality of Ilhéus, Bahia State, known to be endemic for tungiasis. Prevalence in dogs ranged from 62.1% (43/66) in August 2013 to 82.2% (37/45) in November 2014, with no significant difference (p = 0.06). The prevalence of infestation remained high, regardless of rainfall patterns. Of the 31 dogs inspected at all surveys, period prevalence was 94% (29/31; 95% CI 79.3-98.2%) and persistence of infestation indicator [PII] was high (median PII = 6 surveys, q1 = 5, q3 = 7). Dogs < 1 year of age had a higher mean prevalence of 84.5%, as compared with 69.3% in the older dogs. No significant difference was found between the risk of infestation and age or sex (p = 0.61). Our data indicate that canine tungiasis persisted in the area during all periods of the year. The seasonal variation described in human studies from other endemic areas was not observed, most probably due to different rainfall patterns throughout the year. The study has important implications for the planning of integrated control measures in both humans and animal reservoirs, considering a One Health approach.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Doenças do Cão / Tunga / Tungíase Tipo de estudo: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Animals / Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Parasitol Res Assunto da revista: PARASITOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2019 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Alemanha

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Doenças do Cão / Tunga / Tungíase Tipo de estudo: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Animals / Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Parasitol Res Assunto da revista: PARASITOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2019 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Alemanha