Fasciolosis aguda: presentación de un caso de Cuba

Escalona, Carmen Bengoechea; León, José Alfonso de; Álvarez, María; Cañete, Roberto

doi:10.4067/s0716-10182012000600013

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“…In Cuba, there are no reports of some of the most devastating neglected tropical diseases but, as a low-income country, there are still socio-economic limitations that facilitate the spread of IPI, mainly in populations living in rural and mountain communities (14,15). Considering this, professionals, patients, and institutions must create communication strategies to support informed decisions and practice-based on evidence (16).…”

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Perception and Satisfaction with Received Information Regarding Treatment for Intestinal Parasitic Infection in Cuban Patients

Cañete

Brito²,

Guilhem

et al. 2015

West Indian Med J

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Objective: To determine patients' perceptions and satisfaction with received information regarding treatment for intestinal parasitic infection in a public health institution. Methods: Data from this descriptive, cross-sectional study were collected through an open questionnaire administered to patients who sought treatment for intestinal parasite infection during December 2013 at the provincial Centre of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Microbiology, in Matanzas, Cuba. Seventy-eight out of 152 patients agreed to participate in the study, signed the informed consent form and were included in the final analysis. Results: Seventy-eight patients (51.32%) completed the questionnaire with a balanced proportion by gender. The majority of respondents (87.18%) was aware of intestinal parasites and their impact on human health but did not recognize that clinical parasitologist were the most appropriate professionals to treat parasites. The majority (89.74%) agreed that it was ethically correct to receive full information about the parasite's characteristics, the available drugs or alternatives to treatment and the adverse events associated with medication. Most of the respondents were willing to return in case of need declaring their satisfaction with the care they received. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that more inclusion of patients in the treatment process will increase their positive perceptions and satisfaction with health providers.

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Perception and Satisfaction with Received Information Regarding Treatment for Intestinal Parasitic Infection in Cuban Patients

Cañete

Brito²,

Guilhem

et al. 2015

West Indian Med J

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“…Although intestinal parasitic infections among children remain a global issue, the current information on such infections in schoolchildren in Matanzas province is non-inexistent in scientific journals. Previous studies carried out in the province have been restricted to children attending day-care centres (6,7), a case report on a neglected tropical disease [Fasciolosis] (8), a clinical trial (9) and a study in a psychiatric institution (10). As the prevalence of parasitic infections is different among countries and within them, there is a need for periodical prevalence evaluation to appropriate control strategies.…”

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infection among School Children from Jagüey Grande Municipality in Matanzas Province, Cuba

Cañete¹,

Campos²,

Valdes³

et al. 2015

West Indian Med J

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Background: Infections by intestinal parasites are a major public health problem worldwide, especially among children in developing countries. As the prevalence of parasitic infection is different among and within countries, there is a need for periodical prevalence evaluation to appropriate control strategies. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out during October 2013 to estimate the prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated factors among school children attending "Juan Lefont Alonso" primary school from Jagüey Grande municipality in Matanzas province, Cuba. Three fresh faecal samples were collected from each child in different days. Parasite detection was achieved using direct wet mount, formalin-ether concentration, Ziehl-Neelsen permanent staining and Kato-Katz techniques. One hundred and seven children of third grade (8 to 9 years old, 56 males and 51 females) were included in the study after an informed consent form was signed by their parents or legal guardians. Questionnaire and observation were used to identify sociodemographic and associated factors. Data were analysed using EpiInfo 6.0 software. Results: Fifty-five out of 107 screened schoolchildren (51.4%) were infected with one or more intestinal parasites. The most common parasites were Giardia duodenalis (39.2%; 42/107), Bastocystis sp (28%; 30/107), Trichuris trichuria (23.4%; 25/107) and Ascaris lumbricoides (19.6%; 21/107). Parasitic infection was similar by gender or place of residence. The risk of intestinal parasitic infection was significantly associated with the use of unboiled drinking water, and with bad hand washing practices as well as with the presence of diarrhoea and abdominal pain (p < 0.01). Conclusions: The present study indicated that intestinal parasitic infections are common in this school and could negatively influence the quality of life of the community where the centre is located. In order to effectively reduce these infections, a multi-sectoral effort is needed.

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Activity of cumin essential oil to control fascioliasis: Efficacy and changes in the tegument of Fasciola hepatica

Mello

Baccega

Martins

et al. 2023

Experimental Parasitology

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Fasciolosis aguda: presentación de un caso de Cuba

Cited by 3 publications

References 12 publications

Perception and Satisfaction with Received Information Regarding Treatment for Intestinal Parasitic Infection in Cuban Patients

Perception and Satisfaction with Received Information Regarding Treatment for Intestinal Parasitic Infection in Cuban Patients

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infection among School Children from Jagüey Grande Municipality in Matanzas Province, Cuba

Activity of cumin essential oil to control fascioliasis: Efficacy and changes in the tegument of Fasciola hepatica

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