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Published: 2024-05-08
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56294/piii2024288

Approach to leptospirosis and dengue fever from different perspectives: an interdisciplinary study in Alto Verde, a neighborhood in the city of Santa Fe

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Ludmila R. Bazán Domínguez ,
Ludmila R. Bazán Domínguez

Colectivo de Trabajo de Ambiente y Salud (CoTAS). Santa Fe, Argentina

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Renata Villarreal ,
Renata Villarreal

Fac. de Humanidades y Ciencias, Univ. Nac. del Litoral, Departamento de Ciencias Naturales. Santa Fe, Argentina

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M. Andrea Previtali ,
M. Andrea Previtali

Colectivo de Trabajo de Ambiente y Salud (CoTAS). Santa Fe, Argentina

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Mariana Maglianese ,
Mariana Maglianese

Colectivo de Trabajo de Ambiente y Salud (CoTAS). Santa Fe, Argentina

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Gabriela Mertes ,
Gabriela Mertes

Colectivo de Trabajo de Ambiente y Salud (CoTAS). Santa Fe, Argentina

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Victoria Gomez ,
Victoria Gomez

Colectivo de Trabajo de Ambiente y Salud (CoTAS). Santa Fe, Argentina

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Sebastián Claussen ,
Sebastián Claussen

Colectivo de Trabajo de Ambiente y Salud (CoTAS). Santa Fe, Argentina.

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Romina Chiaraviglio ,
Romina Chiaraviglio

Fac. de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas, Univ. Nac. del Litoral, Centro de Investigación de Endemias Nacionales. Santa Fe, Argentina

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Leda Beltramo ,
Leda Beltramo

Fac. de Humanidades y Ciencias, Univ. Nac. del Litoral, Departamento de Ciencias Sociales. Santa Fe, Argentina

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Christian A. Avalos ,
Christian A. Avalos

Colectivo de Trabajo de Ambiente y Salud (CoTAS). Santa Fe, Argentina

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Mariano Leiva ,
Mariano Leiva

Fac. de Humanidades y Ciencias, Univ. Nac. del Litoral, Departamento de Ciencias Naturales. Santa Fe, Argentina

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Diego Mendicino ,
Diego Mendicino

Colectivo de Trabajo de Ambiente y Salud (CoTAS). Santa Fe, Argentina

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Abstract

Leptospirosis and dengue are zoonotic diseases that share some risk factors, necessitating interdisciplinary approaches for a comprehensive understanding. Santa Fe City exhibits environmental and social conditions conducive to the transmission of both diseases. The objective of this study was to characterize the epidemiological, biological, and socio-cultural potential risk factors in Alto Verde. A survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) was conducted alongside serological analysis for antibodies, and detection of vectors and reservoirs. Rodent sampling involved the placement of hair traps in four transects in December 2023, followed by live-trapping in February 2024 (totaling 88 trap-nights per sampling). Eight mosquito sampling points were established, each comprising 5 houses. Sampling involved recording the number of potential breeding sites, collecting and quantifying Aedes larvae and utilizing two Prokopack-type vacuums for collecting adults. A total of 126 neighbors responded the questionnaire and 102 serum samples were obtained. Dengue seroprevalence was determined by ELISA IgG test; 10% samples were positive; analysis of Leptospira seroprevalence is ongoing. Positive hair traps accounted for 49% of the tubes used and rodents captured were nine mice and two rats. Mosquito data showed great variation among sampling points in the number of breeding sites recorded (47-248), and in Aedes larvae (23-241) and adults (3-15) collected, indicating the presence of hotspots in the sampling area. High dengue antibody prevalence in the surveyed areas correlated with numerous potential breeding sites. Rodent infestation was substantial, and surveys indicated a lack of leptospirosis awareness among the population, contrasting with their knowledge of dengue

Keywords:

Zoonotic,
Santa Fe,
Leptospirosis,
Dengue,
Aedes aegypti,
Leptospira sp,

How to Cite

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Bazán Domínguez LR, Villarreal R, Previtali MA, Maglianese M, Mertes G, Gomez V, et al. Approach to leptospirosis and dengue fever from different perspectives: an interdisciplinary study in Alto Verde, a neighborhood in the city of Santa Fe. SCT Proceedings in Interdisciplinary Insights and Innovations [Internet]. 2024 May 8 [cited 2024 Jul. 6];2:288. Available from: https://proceedings.saludcyt.ar/index.php/piii/article/view/288

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