학술논문
Seroprevalence and risk factors of Chagas disease in a rural population of the Quixeré municipality, Ceará, Brazil
Document Type
other
Author
Fidalgo, Arduina Sofia Ortet de Barros Vasconcelos; Costa, Alanna Carla da; Ramos Júnior, Alberto Novaes; Leal, Luzia Kalyne Almeida Moreira; Martins, Alice Maria Costa; Silva Filho, José Damião da; Ferreira, Anderson Fuentes; Nunes, Francisca Mylena Melgaço; Marinho Júnior, Francisco Aucélio Alves; Lacerda, Julieth Mesquita; Oliveira, Maria de Fátima
Source
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical. January 2021 54
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0037-8682
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: This study estimated the seroprevalence and risk factors of Chagas disease (CD) in a population of the Quixeré municipality, Ceará. METHODS: We conducted serological methods to detect the Trypanosoma cruzi infection. The other variables were evaluated by a standardized questionnaire. RESULTS: The estimated prevalence of CD was 3.7%. Male sex, age >40 years, being farmers, low education level, origin from rural areas, and being born in Quixeré were significantly associated with infection. CONCLUSION: CD persists in this rural population of Northeast Brazil. Poverty, low education, and limited information regarding CD are critical issues that need to be addressed.