Seroprevalence and risk factors of Chagas disease in a rural population of the Quixeré municipality, Ceará, Brazil

Abstract INTRODUCTION: This study estimated the seroprevalence and risk factors of Chagas disease (CD) in a population of the Quixeré municipality, Ceará. METHODS: We conducted serological methods to detect the Trypanosoma cruzi infection. The other variables were evaluated by a standardized questionnaire. RESULTS: The estimated prevalence of CD was 3.7%. Male sex, age >40 years, being farmers, low education level, origin from rural areas, and being born in Quixeré were significantly associated with infection. CONCLUSION: CD persists in this rural population of Northeast Brazil. Poverty, low education, and limited information regarding CD are critical issues that need to be addressed.

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Main Authors:	Fidalgo,Arduina Sofia Ortet de Barros Vasconcelos, Costa,Alanna Carla da, Ramos Júnior,Alberto Novaes, Leal,Luzia Kalyne Almeida Moreira, Martins,Alice Maria Costa, Silva Filho,José Damião da, Ferreira,Anderson Fuentes, Nunes,Francisca Mylena Melgaço, Marinho Júnior,Francisco Aucélio Alves, Lacerda,Julieth Mesquita, Oliveira,Maria de Fátima
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2021
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822021000100625
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