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Purpose of review <p>Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, presents a complex epidemiological landscape for the transmission of <i>Strongyloides stercoralis</i>, shaped by both environmental and socioeconomic factors. Despite rapid urban growth, many neighborhoods continue to experience inadequate sanitation, unpaved roads, overcrowded housing and frequent exposure to feral animals, conditions that collectively create a favorable environment for parasite transmission. Critically, national databases lack comprehensive epidemiological data on strongyloidiasis, highlighting a significant gap in disease surveillance.</p> Recent findings <p>Existing studies in the region are limited in scope, often focusing on rural or immunocompromised populations, and fail to provide an updated picture of prevalence in urban settings.</p> Summary <p>The absence of updated prevalence data and standardized diagnostic protocols further hinders effective public health interventions. Santa Cruz de la Sierra underscores the pressing need for localized, data driven strategies to detect and control strongyloidiasis in Bolivia.</p>

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A Review of Strongyloides stercoralis in a Rapidly Growing City: A Call for Surveillance in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

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    2026年5月1日

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  • Flavia Andrea Justiniano Zárraga,
  • Natalia Montellano Duran

摘要

Purpose of review

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, presents a complex epidemiological landscape for the transmission of Strongyloides stercoralis, shaped by both environmental and socioeconomic factors. Despite rapid urban growth, many neighborhoods continue to experience inadequate sanitation, unpaved roads, overcrowded housing and frequent exposure to feral animals, conditions that collectively create a favorable environment for parasite transmission. Critically, national databases lack comprehensive epidemiological data on strongyloidiasis, highlighting a significant gap in disease surveillance.

Recent findings

Existing studies in the region are limited in scope, often focusing on rural or immunocompromised populations, and fail to provide an updated picture of prevalence in urban settings.

Summary

The absence of updated prevalence data and standardized diagnostic protocols further hinders effective public health interventions. Santa Cruz de la Sierra underscores the pressing need for localized, data driven strategies to detect and control strongyloidiasis in Bolivia.