Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Toxocara canis in a human rural population of Southern Rio Grande do Sul

摘要: Due to the growing population of pets, especially homeless dogs and cats, zoonoses still represent a significant public health problem. Toxoplasma gondii Toxocara spp. are epidemiologically important zoonotic agents as they etiological factors human toxoplasmosis toxocariasis, respectively. These parasites remain neglected even though substantially prevalent in rural areas. The aim this study was investigate T. canis seroprevalence risk seropositivity Pelotas municipality, Brazil. participants (n=344) were patients Basic Healthcare Unit (BHU) located Cerrito Alegre. Blood samples collected tested for antibodies by indirect immunofluorescence an ELISA that targets excreted-secreted antigen (TES). 53.2%, with higher titers (1:256 - 1:1,024) individuals who habitually eat pork, beef, or chicken, while 71.8% concomitant 38.3%. Among assessed, only habitual undercooked meat consumption (p = 0.046; OR 3.7) none them associated seropositivity. Both have high prevalence areas, which reinforces need invest community education health.