Occurrence of Tungiasis in Ceará State, Northeast Brazil: Results of a Rapid Assessment Method

BACKGROUNDSystematic data on the occurrence of tungiasis are scarce.METHODSWe analyzed data on tungiasis in humans and animals from all municipalities of Ceará State, Northeast Brazil, using a rapid assessment questionnaire.RESULTSAmong the 184 municipalities, 181 (98.3%) reported tungiasis in the p...

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Published in:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 2023-01, Vol.56, p.e02742023-e02742023
Main Authors: Silva, Nathiel de Sousa, Alencar, Carlos Henrique, Calheiros, Cláudia Maria Lins, Heukelbach, Jorg
Format: Article
Language:English
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Ceará, Brazil
Epidemiology
Neglected Tropical Disease
Rapid Assessment
Short Communication
TROPICAL MEDICINE
Tungiasis
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Summary:BACKGROUNDSystematic data on the occurrence of tungiasis are scarce.METHODSWe analyzed data on tungiasis in humans and animals from all municipalities of Ceará State, Northeast Brazil, using a rapid assessment questionnaire.RESULTSAmong 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.CONCLUSIONSTungiasis is a significant public health concern in Ceará. A One Health approach is required to reduce the disease burden in humans and animals.
ISSN:0037-8682
1678-9849
1678-9849
DOI:10.1590/0037-8682-0274-2023