Keywords
Parasites
Chronic Urticaria
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with enteroparasitosis in patients with chronic urticaria. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, analytical and observational study, with a sample of 41 patients with chronic urticaria, followed in a hospital care center in a city in the state of Paraíba. The weight of evidence statistical model was used to explain the occurrence of enteroparasitosis and support decision-making. Results: The prevalence of enteroparasitosis was 38.7% of participants. The most prevalent enteroparasites were enterocommensal, with the Endolimax nana protozoan present in 81.25% of positive samples. The variables that presented evidence to explain the occurrence of enteroparasitosis were: family nucleus, use of corticosteroid therapy, receiving a family grant, number of rooms in the residence, water treatment for consumption and living in a rural area. Conclusion: The results reinforce the importance of researching parasitic infections in patients with chronic urticaria, especially those living in precarious housing conditions and using corticosteroid therapy, making it essential to use appropriate methods to minimize false negative results.
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