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Claudio Henrique Fernandes Vidal¹, Fernando Viana Gurgel, Maria Lucia Brito Ferreira

¹Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil. vidal-claudio@ig.com.br

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Urbanization is increasing neuroschistosomiasis cases, particularly in Recife. This suggests immune status plays a key role in developing schistosomal myelitis, especially post-rainy season.

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Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Neurology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Urbanization is a known factor in schistosomiasis transmission.
Neuroschistosomiasis, specifically spinal cord involvement, is increasingly observed in urbanizing areas.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate epidemiological aspects of neuroschistosomiasis.
To highlight the trend of neuroschistosomiasis urbanization.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 13 spinal cord schistosomiasis patients was evaluated.
Data collected from July 2005 to June 2006, irrespective of symptom onset or origin.

Main Results:

The majority of cases (76.92%) originated from the Metropolitan Region of Recife.
A significant cluster of cases (61.54%) occurred between October and December, following the rainy season.

Conclusions:

The findings indicate a spatial and temporal concentration of neuroschistosomiasis cases in a recently endemic area.
Host immunological status may be a critical factor in the development of schistosomal myelitis.