Epidemiological profile of Trypanosoma cruzi-infected mothers and live birth conditions in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Pinto, Fabiane Scalabrini; Andrade, Gláucia Manzan Queiroz de; Januário, José Nélio; Maia, Maria Cecília Almeida; Gontijo, Eliane Dias

doi:10.1590/0037-8682-1687-2013

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“…Four papers on Chagas’ disease met the inclusion criteria (Brazil [GDB #1] two [ 82 , 83 ]; Argentina [GDB #3] one [ 84 ]; Colombia [GDB #5] one [ 85 ]) ( S5 Table ). Two studies represented the general population in a specific geographical area using a cross-sectional design [ 82 , 84 ], while two focussed on pregnant women (cross-sectional) [ 85 ] or women who recently gave birth (case control) [ 83 ], reflecting the importance of vertical infection transmission.…”

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Socioeconomic Inequalities in Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Systematic Review

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BackgroundNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are generally assumed to be concentrated in poor populations, but evidence on this remains scattered. We describe within-country socioeconomic inequalities in nine NTDs listed in the London Declaration for intensified control and/or elimination: lymphatic filariasis (LF), onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH), trachoma, Chagas’ disease, human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), leprosy, and visceral leishmaniasis (VL).MethodologyWe conducted a systematic literature review, including publications between 2004–2013 found in Embase, Medline (OvidSP), Cochrane Central, Web of Science, Popline, Lilacs, and Scielo. We included publications in international peer-reviewed journals on studies concerning the top 20 countries in terms of the burden of the NTD under study.Principal findingsWe identified 5,516 publications, of which 93 met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 59 papers reported substantial and statistically significant socioeconomic inequalities in NTD distribution, with higher odds of infection or disease among poor and less-educated people compared with better-off groups. The findings were mixed in 23 studies, and 11 studies showed no substantial or statistically significant inequality. Most information was available for STH, VL, schistosomiasis, and, to a lesser extent, for trachoma. For the other NTDs, evidence on their socioeconomic distribution was scarce.The magnitude of inequality varied, but often, the odds of infection or disease were twice as high among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups compared with better-off strata. Inequalities often took the form of a gradient, with higher odds of infection or disease each step down the socioeconomic hierarchy. Notwithstanding these inequalities, the prevalence of some NTDs was sometimes also high among better-off groups in some highly endemic areas.ConclusionsWhile recent evidence on socioeconomic inequalities is scarce for most individual NTDs, for some, there is considerable evidence of substantially higher odds of infection or disease among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. NTD control activities as proposed in the London Declaration, when set up in a way that they reach the most in need, will benefit the poorest populations in poor countries.

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“…This study also explored the relationships between serum maternal profile with low-birth and prematurity since these variables were previously reported [ 5 , 30 , 40 – 42 , 59 – 64 ]. A report from Moraes et al [ 65 ] showed that the prevalence of low-birth and prematurity for the region in which this study was carried out is equal to 6.5% and 9.0%, respectively.…”

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Prematurity and Low Birth Weight did not Correlate with Anti-Toxoplasma gondii Maternal Serum Profiles – a Brazilian Report

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Gestational Toxoplasma gondii infection is considered a major risk factor for miscarriage, prematurity and low birth weight in animals. However, studies focusing on this topic in humans are scarce. The objective of this study is to determine whether anti-Toxoplasma gondii maternal serum profiles correlate prematurity and low birth weight in humans. The study examined 213 pregnant women seen at the High-Risk Pregnancy Hospital de Base, São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. All serological profiles (IgM-/IgG+; IgM-/IgG-; IgM+/IgG+) were determined by ELISA commercial kits. Maternal age, gestational age and weight of the newborn at birth were collected and recorded in the Statement of Live Birth. Prematurity was defined as gestational age <37 weeks and low birth weight ≤ 2499 grams. The t-test was used to compare values (p < 0.05). The mean maternal age was 27.6±6.6 years. Overall, 56.3% (120/213) of the women studied were IgM-/IgG+, 36.2% (77/213) were IgM-/IgG- and 7.5% (16/213) were IgM+/IgG+. The average age of the women with serological profile IgM+/IgG+ (22.3±3.9 years) was different from women with the profile IgM-/IgG+ (27.9±6.7 years, p = 0.0011) and IgM-/IgG- (27.9±6.4 years, p = 0.0012). There was no statistically significant difference between the different serological profiles in relation to prematurity (p = 0.6742) and low birth weight (p = 0.7186). The results showed that prematurity and low birth weight did not correlate with anti-Toxoplasma gondii maternal serum profiles.

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“…Dessa forma, duas significativas ações em saúde pública é a realização do diagnóstico precoce e terapia medicamentos eficaz no primeiro ano de vida. (PINTO et al, 2013;CARLIER et al 2015).…”

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Elaborado por Maurício Amormino Júnior-CRB6/2422 O conteúdo dos artigos e seus dados em sua forma, correção e confiabilidade são de responsabilidade exclusiva dos autores. 2019 Permitido o download da obra e o compartilhamento desde que sejam atribuídos créditos aos autores, mas sem a possibilidade de alterá-la de nenhuma forma ou utilizá-la para fins comerciais. www.atenaeditora.com.br APRESENTAÇÃO A obra "Aspectos das Doenças Tropicais Brasileiras" é composta de 7 capítulos, os quais abordam os aspectos gerais e epidemiológicos das patologias comuns nas regiões tropicais brasileiras. As doenças infecciosas endêmicas em regiões tropicais são, em sua maioria, negligenciadas por causa do pouco investimento e avanço nessas áreas, o que contribui ainda mais para a proliferação das mesmas. O clima tropical, quente e úmido, é um fator de risco extremamente favorável para o desenvolvimento dos vetores das doenças, que são, em sua maioria, insetos. O clima anteriormente mencionado é um habitat ideal para o desenvolvimento desses insetos, que ao se infestarem com vírus, bactérias e protozoários, se tornam vetores de tais patologias. O conhecimento acerca dos dados epidemiológicos é de fundamental relevância para que se possa criar estratégias públicas para o controle dos insetos passíveis de se tornarem vetores a fim de que haja uma prevenção eficaz dessas doenças. Este volume dedicado às doenças tropicais brasileiras traz um compilado de artigos com estudos dirigidos sobre Malária, Doença de Chagas, Hanseníase, Leishmaniose, Coqueluche, Zyca e Chikungunya em regiões brasileiras, com o intuito de ampliar o conhecimento dos dados epidemiológicos, contribuindo dessa forma para a formulação de medidas públicas de apoio dirigidas às diferentes características regionais brasileiras. A obra advém do esforço e dedicação das pesquisas dos autores e colaboradores de cada capítulo e da Atena Editora em elaborar este projeto de disseminação de conhecimento e da pesquisa brasileira. Espero que este livro possa oferecer informações para que se tenha uma visão geral e regional acerca das doenças tropicais e despertar o desejo dos leitores de colaborar com pesquisas para a promoção de saúde e bem estar social.

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Epidemiological profile of Trypanosoma cruzi-infected mothers and live birth conditions in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Cited by 4 publications

References 9 publications

Socioeconomic Inequalities in Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Systematic Review

Socioeconomic Inequalities in Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Systematic Review

Prematurity and Low Birth Weight did not Correlate with Anti-Toxoplasma gondii Maternal Serum Profiles – a Brazilian Report

Patologias das Doenças 6

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