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María E Eirin1, Cecilia M Delfino2, Williams R Pedrozo3, Richard Malan3, Alberto Puca4, Ana M De Rissio5, Rogelio D Espejo6, María L Gallo Vaulet7, Marcelo Rodríguez Fermepin7, Mirna M Biglione8, Carolina A Berini9.
Abstract
The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Treponema pallidum, Trypanosoma cruzi and Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) in five Amerindian populations of Argentina. A retrospective study was conducted among 857 Amerindian populations (112 Kollas, 298 Mbyá-guaraníes, 79 Sagua Huarpes, 368 Wichis) from 2007 to 2010. Screening and confirmation of T. pallidum, T. cruzi and HIV-1 were performed. T. pallidum and T. cruzi infections were detected in all communities with an overall prevalence rate of 4.2% and 16.8%, respectively. Although HIV was not detected, syphilis and Chagas' disease represent a challenge for the health care system and the reinforcement of public health strategies is necessary considering the socioeconomic isolation of these populations.Entities:
Keywords: Amerindians; Argentina; Comunidades originarias; HIV; Treponema pallidum; Trypanozoma cruzi
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Year: 2017 PMID： 28712508 DOI： 10.1016/j.ram.2017.01.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Argent Microbiol ISSN： 0325-7541 Impact factor: 1.852