Serosurvey of anti-Toxocara canis antibodies in people experiencing homelessness and shelter workers from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite being one of the most prevalent helminth parasitic zoonoses worldwide and particularly in socioeconomically vulnerable populations, toxocariasis remains to be fully investigated in persons experiencing homelessness. Accordingly, the present study has aimed to assess the seroprevalence and associated risk factors of Toxocara spp. exposure in persons experiencing homelessness and shelter workers from a day-shelter in São Paulo city, Brazil.

Methods

Anti-Toxocara IgG antibodies were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were performed to assess the risks for toxocariasis.

Results

Overall, anti-Toxocara IgG antibodies were detected in 89/194 (45.9%, 95% CI: 39.0-52.9%) persons exp

SUBMITTER: Santarem VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9574839 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature