Toxocariasis in children: seroprevalence after 15 years in a major city in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children have a potentially greater exposure to Toxocara spp. infection via egg ingestion due to playground soil contact. Understanding the associated risk factors may help to prevent infection in children; however, there were no studies that monitored urban seropositivity over time. Therefore, we aimed to assess Toxocara seroprevalence and the associated risk factors in children who regularly accessed the Public Health System in a major city area in southeastern Brazil over a period of 15 years (2008-2023).

Methods

A cross-sectional study was designed in 2023-2024 to screen for anti-Toxocara antibodies in children through an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay alongside an epidemiological questionnaire to assess health status and living condi

SUBMITTER: Lima VDSV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12672521 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature