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Atención de enfermería aplicada al estado nutricional de los alumnos de una Unidad Educativa

Gastrointestinal and ectoparasites of plumbeous rail, Pardirallus sanguinolentus (Aves: Rallidae) in Central Chile

Abstract With the aim to identify the parasite fauna of plumbeous rail, Pardirallus sanguinolentus (Aves: Rallidae) in Chile, 26 carcasses were parasitologically necropsied. The present study revealed the presence of 14 species of parasites (inverse Simpson index = 4.64; evenness = 0.332), including ect...

Prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica and other enteral parasitic diseases in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. A cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Enteral parasitic diseases are a public health problem in nations with low economic development and in settings with poor sanitation. Amebiasis is the second most frequent form of parasitosis, with a high burden of disease. Knowledge of the prevalence of enteroparasitoses in a give...

Parasitic profile of traction equids in the semi-arid climate of Paraíba State, Northeastern, Brazil

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the parasitological profiles of traction equids from the semi-arid climate of Paraíba (PB) State. We analyzed 96 equids that performed traction work, with no defined breed, males and females, and all older than 24 months. Among the analyzed animals,...

Conocimientos y hábitos higiénicos sobre parasitosis intestinal en niños. Comunidad "Pepita de Oro". Ecuador. 2015-2016
Hygienic knowledge and habits on intestinal parasitism in children. Community "Pepita de Oro". Ecuador. 2015-2016

Rev. medica electron; 40 (2), 2018
Introducción: las infecciones por parasitismo intestinal, se consideran un problema de salud por sus altas tasas de prevalencia. La población infantil resulta la más afectada. A esta realidad no escapa la comunidad “Pepita de Oro”, de Ecuador. Objetivo: evaluar conocimientos y hábitos higiénico...

Anemia, estado nutricional y parasitosis intestinales en niños pertenecientes a hogares vulnerables de Montevideo

Arch. pediatr. Urug; 89 (2), 2018
Resumen: Introducción: la anemia ferropénica, las alteraciones nutricionales y las parasitosis intestinales, principalmente giardiasis y helmintiasis transmitidas por el suelo (HTS) son problemas prevalentes en Uruguay, que determinan consecuencias en la salud individual y colectiva. Objetivo: dete...

Endoparasites in domestic animals surrounding an Atlantic Forest remnant, in São Paulo State, Brazil

Abstract Morro do Diabo State Park (MDSP) is a significant remnant of the Atlantic Rain Forest in Brazil and is surrounded by rural properties. In that area, wild and domestic animals and humans are in close contact, which facilitates the two-way flow of infectious diseases among them. We assessed endopa...

Identificación de parásitos en perros alojados en hogares temporales en Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México

Salud pública Méx; 60 (1), 2018

Prevalence and risk factors for intestinal parasite infections in schoolchildren, in the city of Santarém, Pará State, Brazil

ABCS health sci; 42 (3), 2017
INTRODUCTION: Intestinal parasites are common in children in poor countries around the world, and are the cause of serious health problems. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of intestinal parasites in schoolchildren in Santarém, and associated socio-environmental risk factors. METHODS: Questionnaire...

Prevalence of and risk factors for intestinal parasite infections in pediatric patients admitted to public hospitals in Southern Brazil

Abstract INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of intestinal parasitosis and to identify risk factors associated therewith in hospitalized children. METHODS: Three fecal samples from each patient were evaluated using three different techniques. The patients' nutritional and socioeco...