Sporotrichosis in Belém, Brazil: A Public Health Concern
Author Information
Author(s): Gonçalves Nelson Veiga, Miranda Claudia do Socorro Carvalho, Souza Bruna Costa de, Rocha Matheus Pereira do Couto, Carneiro Francisca Regina Oliveira, Maués Marcelino Antônio Costa, Oliveira Déborah Mara Costa de, David Maridelzira Betânia Moraes de, Brito Mioni Thieli Figueiredo Magalhaes de, Quaresma Juarez Antonio Simões
Primary Institution: Universidade do Estado do Pará
Hypothesis
What is the relationship between sporotrichosis and socioeconomic factors in Belém, Brazil?
Conclusion
The study found that sporotrichosis is significantly associated with poor living conditions and health inequalities in Belém.
Supporting Evidence
- Sporotrichosis cases were analyzed in both humans (49 cases) and cats (100 cases).
- The disease was primarily found in women and adults, with a high percentage of cutaneous forms.
- High disease density was observed in neighborhoods with low living conditions.
- Significant spatial correlation was found between human and feline cases.
Takeaway
Sporotrichosis is a disease that can spread from cats to humans, and it is more common in areas where people live in poor conditions.
Methodology
This ecological and cross-sectional study analyzed sporotrichosis cases using data from health centers and demographic statistics from 2020 to 2022.
Potential Biases
There may be bias due to incomplete data on treatment and cat presence.
Limitations
The study is limited by the lack of compulsory notification of sporotrichosis in Brazil, leading to potential underreporting.
Participant Demographics
The majority of human cases were women (61.22%) and adults (87.76%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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