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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2009-8-10
pubmed:abstractText
Epidemiologic studies of deep mycosis have been scarce in Bolivar state, where paracoccidioidomycosis and histoplasmosis are considered as endemic diseases. The aim of this study was to determine paracoccidioidomycosis and histoplasmosis prevalences in people from a suburb of San Féix, Bolívar state, Venezuela. Three-hundred volunteers agreed to participate in this study and they were inoculated with paracoccidioidine and histoplasmine. Identification and epidemiologic data were registered. Reading of skin tests after 24 hours was performed in 275 persons. Paracoccidioidine test was positive in 10.2% (n=28). A higher percentage of positive reactions in the age group of 40-50 years old (n=10; 35.7%) was observed. Bricklayers, farmers and miners were positive in 27.3% (3 out of 11), a higher percentage than in people with other occupations. Histoplasmine test was positive in 7.6% of cases (n=21). The higher percentage of reactivity was observed in the age group of 40-50 years old (n=9; 42.9%). There was a direct proportional relationship between staying time in the locality and H. capsulatum infection mainly in persons staying in the area for more than 30 years (p < 0.05). These results showed low prevalences of P. brasiliensis and H. capsulatum infection in this area.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0535-5133
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
50
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
213-20
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Adolescent, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Adult, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Age Factors, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Child, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Child, Preschool, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Female, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Fungal Proteins, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Histoplasmin, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Histoplasmosis, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Humans, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Infant, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Intradermal Tests, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Male, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Middle Aged, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Occupational Exposure, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Paracoccidioidomycosis, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Prevalence, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Smoking, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Suburban Population, pubmed-meshheading:19662816-Venezuela
pubmed:year
2009
pubmed:articleTitle
Epidemiological study of paracoccidioidomycosis and histoplasmosis in a suburb of San Félix city, Bolívar state, Venezuela.
pubmed:affiliation
Escola de Ciencias de la Salud Dr. Francisco Battistini Casalta, Universidad de Oriente Núicleo Bolívar, Ciudad Bolívar , Venezuela. jcerme@cantv.net
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't