Challenges and perspectives of Chagas disease: a review
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
;
19: 34, maio 2013.
Article
Dans Anglais
| 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)
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Trypanosoma cruzi
/
Santé publique
/
Maladie de Chagas
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis
Année:
2013
Type:
Article
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
São Paulo State University/BR
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