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- Systematic data on tungiasis, a parasitic skin infestation, is limited, prompting a study in Ceará State, Brazil.
- In a survey of 184 municipalities, 98.3% reported occurrences of tungiasis, with 65.2% indicating current cases and notable severe cases reported.
- The findings highlight tungiasis as a serious public health issue in the region, necessitating a One Health approach to address the impacts on both humans and animals.
Article Abstract
Background: Systematic data on the occurrence of tungiasis are scarce.
Methods: We analyzed data on tungiasis in humans and animals from all municipalities of Ceará State, Northeast Brazil, using a rapid assessment questionnaire.
Results: Among the 184 municipalities, 181 (98.3%) reported tungiasis in the past (before 2021) or currently, 120 (65.2%) reported current occurrence, 155 (84.2%) reported severe cases in the past or currently, 47 (25.5 %) reported severe cases currently, and 132 (71.7%) reported tungiasis in animals.
Conclusions: Tungiasis is a significant public health concern in Ceará. A One Health approach is required to reduce the disease burden in humans and animals.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10637729 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0274-2023 | DOI Listing |
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