Acute micro-outbreak of Chagas disease in the southeastern Amazon: a report of five cases
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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55: e0687, 2022. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT Background:
Chagas disease is gaining importance in the Brazilian Amazon region as a differential diagnosis of febrile syndrome. The most recent microoutbreak occurred in Ipixuna, in Amazonas state.Methods:
An epidemiological survey was conducted using parasitological and serological tests, and electrocardiographic analysis.Results:
The patients belonged to one family and had ingested açaí acquired from Ipixuna. All patients reported fever and initially a thick blood smear test was done to identify Trypanosoma cruzi. Benznidazole treatment was administered to all patients.Conclusions:
Knowledge of the epidemiological dynamics of Chagas disease allows us to improve control and management measures for this disease.
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English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2022
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Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado/BR
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Fundação de Vigilância em Saúde Dra. Rosemary Costa Pinto/BR
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Hospital Maria da Gloria Dantas de Lima/BR
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Universidade do Estado do Amazonas/BR
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