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Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica
versión impresa ISSN 1726-4634versión On-line ISSN 1726-4642
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ALEGRE, Rumesilda E. et al. Prevalence of intestinal parasites in children and domestic animals from two peri-urban neighborhoods in northeastern Argentina. Rev. perú. med. exp. salud publica [online]. 2023, vol.40, n.4, pp.466-473. Epub 18-Dic-2023. ISSN 1726-4634. http://dx.doi.org/10.17843/rpmesp.2023.404.12984.
This study aimed to examine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in children and domestic animals from two peri-urban neighborhoods in Corrientes, Argentina. We also evaluated the characteristics of humans, socio-environmental features, and hygiene practices associated with the presence of parasites. Fecal samples were examined using techniques of concentration by sedimentation and flotation. The Graham method was used to diagnose Enterobius vermicularis eggs in children. We carried out the univariate and bivariate analysis of the data. We analyzed 58 dwellings, from which we obtained 146 stool samples from children and 101 from animals. We found at least one parasite species in 54 dwellings (93.1%). We found that 52.7% of children had parasites, mainly Blastocystis spp. (35.6%) and Giardia spp. (21.2%). We found that 67.32% of the animals had parasites, the most prevalent species being hookworms (60.7%). In conclusion, it is evident that the domestic environment can favor the transmission of these parasites.
Palabras clave : Child; domestic animals; parasitic intestinal diseases; prevalence; zoonoses; Argentina.