Estimación del impacto económico de
la equinococosis quística en Chile y
análisis de las posibles causas que han
dificultado su erradicación
Author
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Venegas, Juan
Author
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Espinoza, Sandra
Author
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Sánchez, Gittith
Admission date
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2019-03-18T11:52:33Z
Available date
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2019-03-18T11:52:33Z
Publication date
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2014
Cita de ítem
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Rev Med Chile 2014; 142: 1023-1033
Identifier
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07176163
Identifier
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00349887
Identifier
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10.4067/S0034-98872014000800010
Identifier
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https://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/166544
Abstract
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Background: Hydatid disease or cystic echinococcosis, caused by the parasite
Echinococcus granulosus, has a worldwide distribution, affecting people of working age and can cause high levels of morbidity and even death. Aim: To estimate
the economic impact at the human and animal level caused by the disease in
Chile. Material and Methods: We analyzed information about the disease
obtained from reports and publications emanated from the Chilean Ministry of
Health, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the U.S. National
Institute of Statistics and the National Agricultural Service. Animal derived costs
were estimated evaluating the expenses for pharmacological treatment of infected
dogs and animal production losses derived from confiscations and reductions in
meat production. Results: The total number of patients who underwent surgery
to remove a hydatid cyst in Chile during 2012, was estimated as 767 individuals.
The annual costs derived only from surgical treatment, were estimated in USD
2.46 million. Summing the costs of sick leaves and loss of productivity, the costs at
the human level ascended to USD 3.13 million. Considering human and animal
costs, the annual economic burden of the disease was estimated in USD 14.35
million. Conclusions: The Analysis of the regional distribution of human and
animal hydatidosis, suggests a significant environmental contamination with
parasite eggs in high incidence regions such as Aysén, Araucanía, BioBío and
Coquimbo. The efficiency of control programs for the disease would be greatly
improved if the causes for these regional contaminations are elucidated.