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Nathiel de Sousa Silva1, Carlos Henrique Alencar1, Cláudia Maria Lins Calheiros2
1Universidade Federal do Ceará, Faculdade de Medicina, Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Pública, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
Background:
Systematic data on the occurrence of tungiasis are scarce.
Methods:
We analyzed data on tungiasis in humans and animals from all municipalities of Ceará State, Northeast Brazil, using a rapid assessment questionnaire.
Results:
Among the 184 municipalities, 181 (98.3%) reported tungiasis in the past (before 2021) or currently, 120 (65.2%) reported current occurrence, 155 (84.2%) reported severe cases in the past or currently, 47 (25.5 %) reported severe cases currently, and 132 (71.7%) reported tungiasis in animals.
Conclusions:
Tungiasis is a significant public health concern in Ceará. A One Health approach is required to reduce the disease burden in humans and animals.
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