Epidemiological profile of human toxocariasis in patients examined at Evandro Chagas Institute (IEC/SVSA/MS) between 2014 and 2019

CONCLUSION: The high rates obtained emphasize the need for complementary studies on toxocariasis in Brazil, especially in Pará state, contributing to epidemiological surveillance actions in the control of this infection. Besides, health campaigns for domestic and stray animals, also can contribute to a more effective surveillance in controlling parasitic infections and encourages the One Health approach.PMID:38142560 | DOI:10.1016/j.cimid.2023.102112

Source: Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases. - December 24, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Lucas Solano Ara újo da Silva Isabelle Helena Lima Dias Álvaro Luan Santana Fonseca Martin Johannes Enk Joyce Favacho Cardoso Nogueira Ricardo Jos é de Paula Souza E Guimarães Christiane de Oliveira Goveia Source Type: research