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Globalization of Chagas Disease : A Growing Concern in Nonendemic Countries
Joint Authors
Hurwitz, Ivy
Durvasula, Ravi
Klein, Nicole
Source
Epidemiology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Central and South America.
Initial infection and ensuing chronic infection often go undetected in the human host.
High seroprevalence of T.
cruzi infection is well documented in endemic areas.
Designated as “a neglected tropical disease” by the World Health Organization, rural economically disadvantaged and marginalized populations in endemic countries traditionally have the highest rates of infection.
As economic hardship, political instability, and the search for opportunity spur migration of infected humans from endemic to non-endemic areas of the world, blood bank data have documented rising seroprevalence of T.
cruzi in traditionally nonendemic areas.
In these areas, T.
cruzi is transmitted through blood transfusion, organ transplantation, and maternal-fetal mechanisms.
Increasing awareness of large numbers of infected immigrants in nonendemic countries, and the medical care they require, has focused attention on the need for strategic programs for screening affected populations, education of healthcare providers, and provision of necessary medical services for those infected.
Physicians in nonendemic countries should be able to recognize signs and symptoms of acute and chronic Chagas disease as migration and globalization increase the burden of disease in non-endemic areas.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Klein, Nicole& Hurwitz, Ivy& Durvasula, Ravi. 2012. Globalization of Chagas Disease : A Growing Concern in Nonendemic Countries. Epidemiology Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448596
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Klein, Nicole…[et al.]. Globalization of Chagas Disease : A Growing Concern in Nonendemic Countries. Epidemiology Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448596
American Medical Association (AMA)
Klein, Nicole& Hurwitz, Ivy& Durvasula, Ravi. Globalization of Chagas Disease : A Growing Concern in Nonendemic Countries. Epidemiology Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448596
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448596