Publications by authors named "Marcelo Augusto Dos Santos Alvarenga"
J Infect Public Health
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the prevalence of malaria and intestinal parasites among indigenous populations in the Brazilian Amazon, finding significant rates of infection.
- A total of 430 participants were assessed, revealing an overall prevalence of 14.2% for malaria, 100% for intestinal protozoan infections, and 39.3% for intestinal helminths, with 83.7% of infected individuals experiencing polyparasitism.
- The research highlights the complex interaction of these infections, indicating that Plasmodium (malaria) and helminth infections do not influence each other, emphasizing the need for integrated health strategies tailored to the indigenous populations.
