[Intestinal Parasitism in Terena Indigenous People of the Province of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil].

Objective: Considering that intestinal protozoans and helminths infect more than half of the world population, with high prevalence in the poorest regions, the objective of this study was to conduct parasitological research among indigenous Terena people established in the state of MatoGrosso do Sul. An inquiry was performed to find the incidence of parasitism in these communities.

Methodology: 134 aliquots of feces from individuals of the indigenous community were examined.