Experiencia terapéutica en un centro para la enfermedad de Chagas / Therapeutic experience in a Chagas disease center
Rev. méd. Chile
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141(11): 1427-1433, nov. 2013. tab
Article
in Spanish
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ABSTRACT
American Trypanosomiasis or Chagas Disease is a major public health problem, endemic in the American continent since prehistoric times. Its natural course is towardschronicity in the immunocompetent host, often leading to severe cardiopathy or bowelinvolvement. Pharmacologic therapy is restricted to two drugs and only one of themis currently available in Chile. Both have poor effectiveness in the chronic stages ofthe disease and cause frequent adverse reactions. Many physicians avoid their use,despite published evidences about the usefulness. We herein report the experienceof our Center in the treatment of Chronic Chagas Disease in adults using the drugnifurtimox, emphasizing its degree of acceptability and its secondary effects.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Trypanocidal Agents
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Chagas Disease
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Nifurtimox
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Dr. Sótero del Río/CL
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