Publications by authors named "Rumesilda E Alegre"
Blastocystis is a protist that infects both human and animal hosts worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the presence of Blastocystis in humans and domestic animals living in a periurban (PZ) and rural zone (RZ) in Northeastern Argentina and to assess their relation to socio-environmental conditions and hygiene practices as risk factors for human infection. In addition, we identified Blastocystis subtypes to evaluate the risk of zoonotic transmission.
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- The study investigated the prevalence of intestinal parasites in pigs from rural northeastern Argentina, finding that a high percentage (90.4%) of pigs were infected with multiple parasite species.
- Out of 42 collected stool samples from 29 family farms, at least one parasite species was found in 93.1% of the farms, with Entamoeba spp. and Strongylidae eggs being the most common.
- The authors emphasized the need for improved hygiene practices and veterinary measures, such as vaccination and deworming, to control parasite infections and suggested further research to identify zoonotic risks associated with these parasites.
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- The study highlights a lack of research on intestinal parasites in urban children and pets in Argentina, particularly in homes conducive to parasite transmission.
- More than half of the children and pets studied were found to be infected with zoonotic parasites, indicating a significant health risk.
- The findings emphasize the urgent need for better sanitation and preventive measures to reduce the prevalence of intestinal parasites among both children and animals in these urban areas.