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Ultrasound evaluation of schistosomiasis-related morbidity among the Xakriabá p...
Marinho,Carolina Coimbra; Nicolato,Aline Joice Pereira Gonçalves; Reis,Vivian Walter; Santos,Rosiane Cristina dos; Silva,Jaime CostaAbstract Objective: To use ultrasound to investigate the morbidity related to schistosomiasis in the Xakriabá indigenous population. Materials and Methods: This was a field-based census study conducted in the territory of the Xakriabá people. A total of 166 individuals were invited, and 148 (≤ 77 years of age) agreed to participate. Most participants underwent abdominal ultrasound, physical examination, and sto...
Morbidity of schistosomiasis mansoni in a low endemic setting in Ouro Preto, Mi...
Marinho,Carolina Coimbra; Grobério,André Caldeira; Silva,Christiane Torres Felício da; Lima,Thaysa Lorranne Fernandes de; Santos,Rosiane Cristina dosAbstract INTRODUCTION: Despite the advances of disease control programs, severe forms of schistosomiasis are prevalent. The prevalence of the disease in areas frequented by tourists urges for permanent prevention and control. The aim of this study was to describe the morbidity of schistosomiasis in the district of Antônio Pereira, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHODS: The proportion of positives was define...