New focus of active transmission of Chagas disease in indigenous populations in the Peruvian Amazon basin
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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46(3): 367-372, May-Jun/2013. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Introduction Several cases of acute Chagas disease (ACD) have been reported in the Peruvian Amazon basin. Methods The objective was to describe and investigate 6 ACD cases in children from indigenous Amazon communities in the province of Datem del Marañón in Loreto department (2006-2010). Results The mean age was 3.6 years. All patients had fever, 4/6 hepatomegaly, 2/6 splenomegaly, and 5/6 had trypomastigotes of Trypanosoma cruzi on thick smears. The fatality rate was 33.3%. Rhodnius pictipes and Rhodnius robustus adults were found inside the homes and in the peri-domiciles. Conclusions All cases reported were isolated cases. We report a new focus of ACD in indigenous populations. .
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Asunto principal:
Trypanosoma cruzi
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Indígenas Sudamericanos
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Enfermedad de Chagas
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Animales
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Perú
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Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Perú
Institución/País de afiliación:
Ministerio de Salud/PE
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