Parasitosis analysis at regional levels is simplified by the use of the Geographic Information System (GIS), which enables the identification of areas with different degrees of vulnerability. We analyzed the spatial distribution of @entity11333 in La Plata district and their relationship with socio-environmental conditions in order to identify areas with different degrees of epidemiological risk. An epidemiological survey was completed; stool samples were collected and analyzed by Ritchie's method. Levels of precariousness and vulnerability (Iv rate) were calculated and compared to the parasitological results. Parasitological and environmental analysis were carried out on a total of 653 individuals, of whom 585 (89.6%) were @entity1 and 68 (10.4%) adults. The analysis indicated that the most vulnerable (Iv = 3-4) were those located in areas with less access to urban infrastructure services. The Iv was strongly associated with the overall prevalence of intestinal @entity8143 and the 4 pathogenic species related to the fecal contamination of the environment: @entity13857 , @entity9124 , @entity8921 and @entity461 (p < 0.01). On the other hand, @entity14188 , a parasite not related to the sanitary condition of its host, was not associated with the Iv. Statistical association between poverty and @entity8143 was noted; the greater the Iv, higher the incidence of parasites (p < 0.01). GIS allowed zoning socio-environmental variables in an increasing gradient of unfavorable conditions and their relationship to the presence of pathogenic species. The continuity of these studies in different regions of Argentina contributes to the determination of health risk areas.

Spatial distribution of XXXX in the City of La Plata, Argentina.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['children'] @entity11333 :: ('MESH:D007411', 'Disease') :: ['intestinal parasites'] @entity14188 :: ('51028', 'Species') :: ['Enterobius vermicularis'] @entity8921 :: ('MESH:D006925', 'Disease') :: ['Hymenolepis nana'] @entity9124 :: ('6252', 'Species') :: ['Ascaris lumbricoides'] @entity461 :: ('5741', 'Species') :: ['Giardia lamblia'] @entity8143 :: ('MESH:D063726', 'Disease') :: ['parasitosis'] @entity13857 :: ('36087', 'Species') :: ['Trichuris trichiura']
@entity11333 :: (MESH:D007411,Disease) :: ['intestinal parasites']
