Title : Water quality and intestinal health: Assessment of access to treated water and the prevalence of endoparasitosis in Manacapuru, interior of the Amazon region

Abstract:

Background: Parasitic infections persist as a global public health challenge, with the Brazilian Amazon region showing an alarmingly high prevalence of cases. This situation is particularly critical in the interior areas of Amazonas state, where the precariousness of basic sanitation exacerbates the problem. The scarcity of scientific studies in these remote locations hinders a comprehensive understanding of the real impact of parasitic infections on local populations. Consequently, there is an urgent need for research in this area to inform effective public health interventions and significantly improve the health conditions of these vulnerable communities.

Objective: Analyze the impact of access to treated water and the source of water used for consumption on the prevalence of parasitic infections in Manacapuru, a municipality with a population of 101 thousand inhabitants located in the interior of Amazonas state, Brazil. Evaluate the prevalence of intestinal endoparasitosis through spontaneous sedimentation and questionnaire.

Methods: The research will be conducted at the Central Laboratory of Clinical Analysis in Manacapuru, Amazonas, Brazil, between October 2024 and February 2025. It will involve 300 volunteer patients who will respond to a detailed questionnaire about access to and quality of consumed water. Concurrently, parasitological analysis of fecal samples from these patients will be performed using the spontaneous sedimentation method.

Results: The research results will provide a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between water access, consumption patterns, and the transmission of parasitic infections in Manacapuru. Data analysis will reveal the correlation between water quality and parasitosis prevalence, highlighting the most common parasites in the municipality. 

Conclusion: The research will contribute to understanding risk factors and developing effective strategies for prevention and control of parasitic infections, while the results will guide sanitation and health policies aimed at reducing parasitic diseases in the region.

Biography:

Matheus Nogueira is a third-year medical student at Afya Faculty of Medical Sciences in Manacapuru, Amazonas, Brazil. He demonstrates a great interest in medical research, driven by the belief that scientific inquiry can directly improve patient care and benefit society at large. Currently, Matheus is actively engaged in the Scientific Initiation program at Afya Faculty of Medical Sciences, focusing his research efforts on the field of parasitic diseases. His dedication to this area of study reflects his commitment to addressing significant public health challenges prevalent in the Amazon region.