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Evaluation of schistosomiasis mansoni control measures in Sabara, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, 1980-2007
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Cadernos De Saude Publica. Cadernos Saude Publica, v. 25, n. 5, n. 996, n. 1005, 2009.
0102-311X
WOS:000266783300006
Author
Vasconcelos, CH
Cardoso, PCM
Quirino, WC
Massara, CL
Amaral, GL
Cordeiro, R
Carvalho, OD
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Abstract
Schistosomiasis control programs in Brazil have helped reduce prevalence and the severe forms of the disease, but have failed to prevent new foci from appearing, especially on the periphery of large cities. The current article aims to assess the prevalence of schistosomiasis and the presence of intermediates hosts for Schistosoma mansoni in the district of Ravena, Municipality of Sabara, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, 27 years after implementing water treatment and specific treatment for infected individuals. Ravena responded positively to schistosomiasis control measures, with a prevalence of 2.5%. However, the district remains a potential risk area, since it displays favorable environmental and ecological factors for maintenance of the disease. For the prevalence rates to continue low, it will be necessary to invest in sanitation and health education, in addition to treatment of infected individuals. 25 5 996 1005