ArticleParasite epidemiology and control2021
Geographic differences in the distribution of parasitic infections in children of Bolivia.
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- Worldwide prevalence of protozoans and helminths among disabled people: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence of enteric pathogens in mothers and children from communities in the La Paz River Basin Bolivia; associations with water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions.Journal of water and health · 2026Article
- Distribution of nematophagous fungi and soil-transmitted helminths in outdoor built environments across Latin America.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2026Article
- Diversity and Prevalence of Helminths and Protozoa Among Pregnant Women in Tropical Ecuador: Implications for Chemotherapy.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2025Article
- Hybrid-Capture Target Enrichment in Human Pathogens: Identification, Evolution, Biosurveillance, and Genomic Epidemiology.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Agricultural practices and intestinal parasites: A study of socio-environmental risk factors associated with leafy vegetable production in La Plata horticultural area, Argentina.Parasite epidemiology and control · 2023Article
- Change in the incidence of intestinal diseases caused by parasitic protozoa in the Mexican population during the period (2015-2019) and its association with environmental and socioeconomic risk factors.Parasitology research · 2023Article
- Frequency of Gastrointestinal Parasites, Anemia, and Nutritional Status among Children from Different Geographical Regions of Bolivia.Journal of tropical medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundA high percentage of the population in Latin America lives with intestinal parasitic infections, a neglected tropical disease frequently not treated. Intestinal parasitism is associated with other disorders, but information about the epidemiological situation in countries like Bolivia is scarce. Environmental conditions play a role in the prevalence of certain parasites. The main objective was to know the current situation of parasitic infections among children under 12 years old from different geographical areas of Cochabamba - Bolivia.
methodsWe analysed the laboratory reports of four second-line hospitals in different areas and the Tertiary Care Hospital. Results of stool examinations performed between 2011 and 2015 in children under 12 years of age were collected.
resultsWe gathered the results of 23,221 examinations. The 89% of children were less than five years old. Pathogenic parasites were found in 31%.
conclusionsParasitic infections in children are still very prevalent in Bolivia. Protozoan infections are a major problem, while the prevalence of helminths seems to be decreasing. The most vulnerable population is still concentrated in semi-tropical and tropical areas, where the risk of parasitic infection is probably increased due to poor environmental conditions. Our results could allow reconsideration of more effective parasitic disease control policies, taking into account regional characteristics.
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