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Trypanosoma cruzi seroprevalence and associated risk factors in cancer patients from Southern Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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49(6): 768-771, Dec. 2016. tab
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1041389
ABSTRACT
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Chagas disease in patients treated at a Public Oncology Service in the City of Pelotas, Southern Brazil. METHODS: This study included 200 individuals undergoing cancer treatment and involved the use of a questionnaire and venous blood collection for the detection of anti-Trypanosoma cruzi antibody. RESULTS: The study found a 5% prevalence of patient seropositivity. Significant variables are presented and discussed in the article. CONCLUSIONS: Serological T. cruzi checks are recommended in cancer patients, especially individuals from endemic areas in Brazil and other Latin American countries.