Challenges and perspectives of Chagas disease: a review
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
;
19: 34, maio 2013.
Artículo
en Inglés
| LILACS, VETINDEX
| ID: biblio-954695
ABSTRACT
Chagas disease (CD), also known as American trypanosomiasis, is caused by the flagellated protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, and affects an estimated 8 to 10 million people worldwide. In Latin America, 25 million people live in risk areas, while in 2008 alone, 10,000 CD-related deaths were reported. This review aimed to evaluate the challenges of CD control, future perspectives, and actions performed worldwide to control expansion of the disease and its impact on public health in Latin America.(AU)
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Asunto principal:
Trypanosoma cruzi
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Salud Pública
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Enfermedad de Chagas
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
São Paulo State University/BR
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