Seroprevalence of human Trypanosoma cruzi infection in the North of Estado de Mexico
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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50(6): 839-842, Nov.-Dec. 2017. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Chagas disease is a neglected public health problem in Mexico; however, detailed studies to determine the seroprevalence in some states have not been performed.METHODS:
A total 1,504 human serum from thirteen communities in Estado de Mexico, were analyzed with three diagnostics techniques.RESULTS:
The overall seroprevalence was 9.1%, with high prevalence among people aged 51-60 years, while people aged 0-29 years were seronegative against T. cruzi.CONCLUSIONS:
Our data demonstrated the seroprevalence of T. cruzi in the North of the Estado de Mexico, an area considered as non-endemic; however, epidemiological conditions necessary for natural transmission were found.
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Main subject:
Trypanosoma cruzi
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Antibodies, Protozoan
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Chagas Disease
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Mexico
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Mexico
Institution/Affiliation country:
Centro Médico Nacional "La Raza"/MX
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Hospital General "Dr. Manuel Gea González"/MX
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Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad de Zumpango/MX
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Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social/MX
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Instituto Politécnico Nacional/MX
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Jurisdicción Sanitaria Zumpango/MX
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