Publications by authors named "Isabel Ribeiro Santana Lopes"
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
June 2021
Article Synopsis
- - Parasitic infections significantly impact public health in Brazil, particularly affecting children’s health and development, with a prevalence of 46% noted across various studies from 2000 to 2018.
- - A systematic review and meta-analysis reveal varying prevalence rates by region, with children showing an overall higher infection rate of 51%, especially in the Central-West and South regions where it reached 65%.
- - The findings highlight the need for regular administration of antiparasitic medications as a preventative measure, in line with World Health Organization recommendations, to combat the high rates of these infections.
