Protective and risk factors for toxocariasis in children from two different social classes of Brazil
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Resumo: | The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of Toxocara spp. antibodies in children from two different socioeconomic classes in the Presidente Prudente municipality, São Paulo State, Brazil, and the protective and risk factors associated with toxocariasis. One hundred and twenty-six middle-class (MC) and 126 disadvantaged children (DC) were included in this study. Anti-Toxocara ELISA test was performed in order to evaluate seroprevalence. A survey was applied to the children's guardians/parents in order to analyze the protective and risk factors. The overall prevalence was 11.1%, and of 9.5% (12/126) and 12.7% (16/126) for MC and DC subgroups, respectively. Toxocara seropositivity was inversely proportional to the family income. A high household income was considered a protective factor for toxocariasis in the total population and in both MC and DC subgroups. Being a girl was considered a protective factor for the total population and for both subgroups. Whilst being an owner of cat was a risk factor for children belonging to the total and for both MC and DC subgroups, having dog was considered as a risk factor for only the MC. Epidemiologic protective/factor risks can be distinct depending on the strata of the same population. Thus, it is relevant to evaluate these factors independently for different socioeconomic classes in order to design future investigations and programs for preventing the infection of human beings by Toxocara spp. and other geohelminths. |
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Protective and risk factors for toxocariasis in children from two different social classes of Brazil Fatores de risco e protetores para toxocaríase em crianças de duas diferentes classes socioeconômicas do Brasil ToxocariasisChildrenEpidemiologySeroprevalenceToxocara spp The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of Toxocara spp. antibodies in children from two different socioeconomic classes in the Presidente Prudente municipality, São Paulo State, Brazil, and the protective and risk factors associated with toxocariasis. One hundred and twenty-six middle-class (MC) and 126 disadvantaged children (DC) were included in this study. Anti-Toxocara ELISA test was performed in order to evaluate seroprevalence. A survey was applied to the children's guardians/parents in order to analyze the protective and risk factors. The overall prevalence was 11.1%, and of 9.5% (12/126) and 12.7% (16/126) for MC and DC subgroups, respectively. Toxocara seropositivity was inversely proportional to the family income. A high household income was considered a protective factor for toxocariasis in the total population and in both MC and DC subgroups. Being a girl was considered a protective factor for the total population and for both subgroups. Whilst being an owner of cat was a risk factor for children belonging to the total and for both MC and DC subgroups, having dog was considered as a risk factor for only the MC. Epidemiologic protective/factor risks can be distinct depending on the strata of the same population. Thus, it is relevant to evaluate these factors independently for different socioeconomic classes in order to design future investigations and programs for preventing the infection of human beings by Toxocara spp. and other geohelminths. A finalidade do presente estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de anticorpos anti-Toxocara spp. em crianças de duas diferentes classes sociais do município de Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brasil, e os fatores protetores e de risco associados à toxocaríase. Foram incluídas no estudo 126 crianças de classe média (CM) e 126 de baixa renda (BR). O teste ELISA foi realizado para avaliar a seroprevalência. Um questionário foi aplicado aos pais ou responsáveis pelas crianças para análise dos fatores protetores e de risco. A prevalência na população foi de 11,1%, sendo de 9,5% (12/126) e 12,7% (16/127) para os subgrupos CM e BR. A seropositividade foi inversamente proporcional à renda familiar. Observou-se que uma alta renda familiar foi considerado um fator de proteção tanto para a população total como para ambos os subgrupos CM e BR. Da mesma forma, ser criança do sexo feminino foi outro fator de proteção para a população total e para os dois subgrupos. Possuir gato foi um fator de risco para a população total e para os dois subgrupos estudados, enquanto que possuir cão foi considerado como fator de risco apenas para as crianças de classe média. Os fatores protetores e de risco podem ser diferentes em uma mesma população a depender do estrato social. Dessa forma, é relevante avaliar esses fatores independentemente para diferentes classes sócio-econômicas para elaboração de futuros estudos e programas de prevenção à infecção humana por Toxocara spp. e outros geohelmintos. Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo2011-04-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/31378Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo; Vol. 53 No. 2 (2011); 66-72 Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo; Vol. 53 Núm. 2 (2011); 66-72 Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo; v. 53 n. 2 (2011); 66-72 1678-99460036-4665reponame:Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Pauloinstname:Instituto de Medicina Tropical (IMT)instacron:IMTenghttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/31378/33263Copyright (c) 2018 Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Pauloinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSantarém, Vamilton AlvaresLeli, Flávia Noris ChagasRubinsky-Elefant, GuitaGiuffrida, Rogério2012-07-07T19:38:21Zoai:revistas.usp.br:article/31378Revistahttp://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/indexPUBhttps://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/oai||revimtsp@usp.br1678-99460036-4665opendoar:2022-12-13T16:52:03.080197Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo - Instituto de Medicina Tropical (IMT)true |
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Protective and risk factors for toxocariasis in children from two different social classes of Brazil Fatores de risco e protetores para toxocaríase em crianças de duas diferentes classes socioeconômicas do Brasil |
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Protective and risk factors for toxocariasis in children from two different social classes of Brazil |
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Protective and risk factors for toxocariasis in children from two different social classes of Brazil Santarém, Vamilton Alvares Toxocariasis Children Epidemiology Seroprevalence Toxocara spp |
title_short |
Protective and risk factors for toxocariasis in children from two different social classes of Brazil |
title_full |
Protective and risk factors for toxocariasis in children from two different social classes of Brazil |
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Protective and risk factors for toxocariasis in children from two different social classes of Brazil |
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Protective and risk factors for toxocariasis in children from two different social classes of Brazil |
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Protective and risk factors for toxocariasis in children from two different social classes of Brazil |
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Santarém, Vamilton Alvares |
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Santarém, Vamilton Alvares Leli, Flávia Noris Chagas Rubinsky-Elefant, Guita Giuffrida, Rogério |
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Leli, Flávia Noris Chagas Rubinsky-Elefant, Guita Giuffrida, Rogério |
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Santarém, Vamilton Alvares Leli, Flávia Noris Chagas Rubinsky-Elefant, Guita Giuffrida, Rogério |
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Toxocariasis Children Epidemiology Seroprevalence Toxocara spp |
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Toxocariasis Children Epidemiology Seroprevalence Toxocara spp |
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The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of Toxocara spp. antibodies in children from two different socioeconomic classes in the Presidente Prudente municipality, São Paulo State, Brazil, and the protective and risk factors associated with toxocariasis. One hundred and twenty-six middle-class (MC) and 126 disadvantaged children (DC) were included in this study. Anti-Toxocara ELISA test was performed in order to evaluate seroprevalence. A survey was applied to the children's guardians/parents in order to analyze the protective and risk factors. The overall prevalence was 11.1%, and of 9.5% (12/126) and 12.7% (16/126) for MC and DC subgroups, respectively. Toxocara seropositivity was inversely proportional to the family income. A high household income was considered a protective factor for toxocariasis in the total population and in both MC and DC subgroups. Being a girl was considered a protective factor for the total population and for both subgroups. Whilst being an owner of cat was a risk factor for children belonging to the total and for both MC and DC subgroups, having dog was considered as a risk factor for only the MC. Epidemiologic protective/factor risks can be distinct depending on the strata of the same population. Thus, it is relevant to evaluate these factors independently for different socioeconomic classes in order to design future investigations and programs for preventing the infection of human beings by Toxocara spp. and other geohelminths. |
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