Analysis of parasitological contamination in recreational sands in a municipality in the Midwest region of Brazil

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Autor(a) principal: Rafael de Moura, Fernando
Data de Publicação: 2023
Outros Autores: Aparecida Passolongo, Marlene, Matheus Vasconcelos Paz, Tércio, Baroni Zandonadi, Francianne
Tipo de documento: Artigo
Idioma: por
Título da fonte: Interfaces Científicas. Saúde e Ambiente (Online)
Texto Completo: https://periodicos.set.edu.br/saude/article/view/11396
Resumo: The presence of parasites in soil remains a major public health problem in developing countries. Classified by the World Health Organization as neglected tropical diseases, infections caused by these organisms are associated with social vulnerability, poverty, and delayed cognitive development, thus representing one of the main working goals of the 2030 Agenda. The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of parasites in the recreational sand of public schools and squares in the city of Sinop, in Midwestern Brazil. Sand samples were collected in two phases, one in the dry season and the other in the rainy season. Analyzes were performed according to the methods of Hoffman, Pons and Janer and Rugai modified. All collection sites showed parasitological contamination. The most abundant parasites in both methods were Giardia spp., hookworm larvae, and Balantidium coli. Multiple infestations were detected in several samples. Stray animals or feces were observed in all sandboxes alongside the collection journeys. A statistically significant difference in the prevalence of positive samples was observed during the rainy season compared to the dry season. In view of the results, it is possible to observe the risk associated with the use of such contaminated sites by the potentially exposed population, whether for recreational or sporting purposes. The sensitization of society and government, the improvement of infrastructures, and the adequate treatment and replacement of sand are essential means to address the problems identified.
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spelling Analysis of parasitological contamination in recreational sands in a municipality in the Midwest region of BrazilAnálisis de la contaminación parasitaria en arenas recreativas en un municipio de la región Centro-Oeste de BrasilANÁLISE DA CONTAMINAÇÃO PARASITOLÓGICA EM AREIAS RECREACIONAIS DE UM MUNICÍPIO DA REGIÃO CENTRO-OESTE DO BRASILThe presence of parasites in soil remains a major public health problem in developing countries. Classified by the World Health Organization as neglected tropical diseases, infections caused by these organisms are associated with social vulnerability, poverty, and delayed cognitive development, thus representing one of the main working goals of the 2030 Agenda. The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of parasites in the recreational sand of public schools and squares in the city of Sinop, in Midwestern Brazil. Sand samples were collected in two phases, one in the dry season and the other in the rainy season. Analyzes were performed according to the methods of Hoffman, Pons and Janer and Rugai modified. All collection sites showed parasitological contamination. The most abundant parasites in both methods were Giardia spp., hookworm larvae, and Balantidium coli. Multiple infestations were detected in several samples. Stray animals or feces were observed in all sandboxes alongside the collection journeys. A statistically significant difference in the prevalence of positive samples was observed during the rainy season compared to the dry season. In view of the results, it is possible to observe the risk associated with the use of such contaminated sites by the potentially exposed population, whether for recreational or sporting purposes. The sensitization of society and government, the improvement of infrastructures, and the adequate treatment and replacement of sand are essential means to address the problems identified.La presencia de parásitos en el suelo sigue siendo un importante problema de salud pública en los países en desarrollo. Clasificadas por la Organización Mundial de la Salud como enfermedades tropicales desatendidas, las infecciones causadas por estos organismos están asociadas a la vulnerabilidad social, la pobreza y el retraso en el desarrollo cognitivo, por lo que representa uno de los principales objetivos de la Agenda 2030. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la prevalencia de parásitos en arenas recreativas en escuelas y plazas públicas de la ciudad de Sinop, en la región Centro Oeste de Brasil. Las muestras de arena se recolectaron en dos fases, una en la estación seca y otra en la estación lluviosa. Los análisis se llevaron a cabo según los métodos de Hoffman, Pons y Janer y Rugai modificados. Todos los sitios de colecta mostraron contaminación parasitológica. Los parásitos más abundantes en ambos métodos fueron Giardia spp., larvas de anquilostómidos y Balantidium coli. Se detectaron múltiples infestaciones en varias muestras. Se observaron animales errantes o heces en todas las cajas de arena a lo largo de los tiempos de recolección. Se observó una diferencia estadísticamente significativa en la prevalencia de muestras positivas durante la estación lluviosa en comparación con la estación seca. A la vista de los resultados, es posible observar el riesgo asociado al uso de dichos sitios contaminados por parte de la población potencialmente expuesta, ya sea con fines recreativos o deportivos. La concienciación de la sociedad y las administraciones públicas, la mejora de las infraestructuras y el adecuado tratamiento y reposición de las arenas son recursos imprescindibles para solucionar los problemas identificados.A presença de parasitos no solo continua sendo um grande problema de saúde pública nos países em desenvolvimento. Classificadas pela Organização Mundial da Saúde como doenças tropicais negligenciadas, as infecções causadas por esses organismos estão associadas à vulnerabilidade social, pobreza e atraso no desenvolvimento cognitivo, representando, assim, uma das principais metas de trabalho da Agenda 2030. O objetivo do presente estudo foi determinar a prevalência de parasitas nas areias recreacionais de escolas e praças públicas da cidade de Sinop, no Centro-Oeste do Brasil. As amostras de areia foram coletadas em duas fases, uma na estação seca e outra na estação chuvosa. As análises foram realizadas de acordo com os métodos de Hoffman, Pons e Janer e Rugai modificados. Todos os locais de coleta apresentaram contaminação parasitológica. Os parasitos mais abundantes em ambos os métodos foram Giardia spp., larvas de ancilostomídeos e Balantidium coli. Múltiplas infestações foram detectadas em várias amostras. Animais errantes ou fezes foram observados em todas as caixas de areia ao longo dos momentos de coleta. Diferença estatisticamente significativa na prevalência de amostras positivas foi observada durante a estação chuvosa em comparação com a estação seca. Diante dos resultados, é possível observar o risco associado ao uso de tais locais contaminados pela população potencialmente exposta, seja para fins recreativos ou esportivos. A sensibilização da sociedade e do poder público, a melhoria da infraestrutura e o tratamento e substituição adequados da areia são recursos essenciais para resolver os problemas identificados.Editora Universitária Tiradentes2023-10-26info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.set.edu.br/saude/article/view/1139610.17564/2316-3798.2023v9n2p383-398Interfaces Científicas - Saúde e Ambiente; v. 9 n. 2 (2023): Fluxo Contínuo; 383-3982316-37982316-331310.17564/2316-3798.2023v9n2reponame:Interfaces Científicas. 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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Analysis of parasitological contamination in recreational sands in a municipality in the Midwest region of Brazil
Análisis de la contaminación parasitaria en arenas recreativas en un municipio de la región Centro-Oeste de Brasil
ANÁLISE DA CONTAMINAÇÃO PARASITOLÓGICA EM AREIAS RECREACIONAIS DE UM MUNICÍPIO DA REGIÃO CENTRO-OESTE DO BRASIL
title Analysis of parasitological contamination in recreational sands in a municipality in the Midwest region of Brazil
spellingShingle Analysis of parasitological contamination in recreational sands in a municipality in the Midwest region of Brazil
Rafael de Moura, Fernando
title_short Analysis of parasitological contamination in recreational sands in a municipality in the Midwest region of Brazil
title_full Analysis of parasitological contamination in recreational sands in a municipality in the Midwest region of Brazil
title_fullStr Analysis of parasitological contamination in recreational sands in a municipality in the Midwest region of Brazil
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of parasitological contamination in recreational sands in a municipality in the Midwest region of Brazil
title_sort Analysis of parasitological contamination in recreational sands in a municipality in the Midwest region of Brazil
author Rafael de Moura, Fernando
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Aparecida Passolongo, Marlene
Matheus Vasconcelos Paz, Tércio
Baroni Zandonadi, Francianne
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Matheus Vasconcelos Paz, Tércio
Baroni Zandonadi, Francianne
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Aparecida Passolongo, Marlene
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description The presence of parasites in soil remains a major public health problem in developing countries. Classified by the World Health Organization as neglected tropical diseases, infections caused by these organisms are associated with social vulnerability, poverty, and delayed cognitive development, thus representing one of the main working goals of the 2030 Agenda. The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of parasites in the recreational sand of public schools and squares in the city of Sinop, in Midwestern Brazil. Sand samples were collected in two phases, one in the dry season and the other in the rainy season. Analyzes were performed according to the methods of Hoffman, Pons and Janer and Rugai modified. All collection sites showed parasitological contamination. The most abundant parasites in both methods were Giardia spp., hookworm larvae, and Balantidium coli. Multiple infestations were detected in several samples. Stray animals or feces were observed in all sandboxes alongside the collection journeys. A statistically significant difference in the prevalence of positive samples was observed during the rainy season compared to the dry season. In view of the results, it is possible to observe the risk associated with the use of such contaminated sites by the potentially exposed population, whether for recreational or sporting purposes. The sensitization of society and government, the improvement of infrastructures, and the adequate treatment and replacement of sand are essential means to address the problems identified.
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