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[Tuberculosis among Trio-Indians in Surinam]
R van Crevel1, D J van Doorninck, J E van Ams
1Universitair Medisch Centrum St Radboud, afd. Interne Geneeskunde, Postbus 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen. r.vancrevel@aig.umcn.nl
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|March 25, 2004
Summary
Tuberculosis is relatively common among the Trio-Indians in Suriname, particularly within genetically related families. Lifestyle and limited healthcare access likely contribute to the increased incidence of this infectious disease.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Genetics
Context:
- Tuberculosis incidence has notably increased among Amazonian Indians in Suriname.
- The Trio-Indian population in Kwamalasamutu village faces a significant public health challenge.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the extent and identify potential causes of elevated tuberculosis (TB) rates in the Trio-Indian community.
- To investigate the role of genetic predisposition, lifestyle, and healthcare access in TB transmission.
Summary:
- A descriptive study involving cross-sectional surveys and retrospective data analysis from 1995-2000 revealed a high TB incidence (4.2 cases/1000 person-years) in Kwamalasamutu.
- Tuberculosis cases clustered within genetically related families, suggesting a potential genetic susceptibility.
- Spoligotyping identified unique Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in Trio-Indians, with shared patterns found elsewhere in Suriname.
Impact:
- Highlights the disproportionate burden of tuberculosis in indigenous Amazonian populations.
- Suggests that a combination of genetic factors, lifestyle, and limited healthcare access contributes to TB prevalence.
- Informs targeted public health interventions for vulnerable indigenous communities.