Leen Salma, Tasnim Musameh, Adham Motawea, Ahmed Elshafiey, Khulood Al Ketbi, Amna Alkindi, Wafa Alnakhi
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Iodized Salt Among Adults Aged 18 to 65 in the United Arab Emirates
Cureus
despite potential exposure soiltransmitted helminths especially stray dogs cats present toxocariasis inmate populations remains established accordingly present study assessed seroprevalence associated risk factors toxocariasis womens state penitentiary parana brazil total 234370 632 95 ci 582680 women inmates 2887 322 95 ci 233426 correctional officers seropositive antitoxocara spp igg elisa inmates 262fold likely positive p 000000026 univariate model identified nonwhite 158 p 0047 older 39 years 128 p 0032 inmates associated mild significant odds seropositivity elementary higher educational level considered protective factor seropositivity presence toxocara spp eggs observed 1015 667 collected soil samples centrifugeflotation zinc sulfate molecular analysis pcr identified toxocara cati eggs intervention program established regular trapneuterrelease gradual removal adoption donation campaigns treatment euthanasia necessary particularly due advanced sporotrichosis addition educational awareness agenda proposed aiming reduce soil contamination accidental intake incarcerated population total 40 feral cats trapped 20 males 20 females mostly adults trapping 36 cats neutered treated microchipped veterinary teaching hospital vth federal university paran five trapped feral cats euthanized four diagnosed advanced sporotrichosis one already neutered cat herein complications due feline immunodeficiency virus fiv female inmates presented higher seroprevalence toxocara spp antibodies compared correctional officers significantly associated age selfdeclared ethnicity nonwhite lack formal education despite nonnatural scenario state penitentiary one health approach toxocara spp highlighted interdisciplinary nature study relevance understanding complex interactions human animal environmental factors particularly impacting female inmates studies establish rate inmate infection time deprived liberty