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Lancet, The, 2010
Chagas disease is a chronic, systemic, parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, and was discovered in 1909. The disease affects about 8 million people in Latin America, of whom 30-40% either have or will develop cardiomyopathy, digestive megasyndromes, or both.
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Chagas disease is a chronic, systemic, parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, and was discovered in 1909. The disease affects about 8 million people in Latin America, of whom 30-40% either have or will develop cardiomyopathy, digestive megasyndromes, or both.
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Chagas Disease: Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy
Current Problems in Cardiology, 2021Chagas disease (CD) is a tropical vector-borne infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi), also known as American Trypanosomiasis. It is considered endemic in all South and Central America and in this past decades its becoming a burden particularly in the United States and Europe due to human migration. The vast majority of
Natalia Giraldo Echavarría +4 more
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Circulation, 2018 Background: Chagas disease, resulting from the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, is an important cause of heart failure, stroke, arrhythmia, and sudden death. Traditionally regarded as a tropical disease found only in Central America and South America, Chagas
Luis Eduardo Echeverría +2 more
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Randomized Trial of Benznidazole for Chronic Chagas’ Cardiomyopathy
New England Journal of Medicine, 2015 Alvaro Aa Avezum +2 more
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Annals of Internal Medicine, 2023
Chagas disease, which is caused by infection with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is a leading neglected tropical disease in the United States. An estimated 240 000 to 350 000 persons in the United States are infected, primarily immigrants from Mexico, Central America, and South America, where the disease is endemic.
Natasha S. Hochberg, Susan P. Montgomery
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Chagas disease, which is caused by infection with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is a leading neglected tropical disease in the United States. An estimated 240 000 to 350 000 persons in the United States are infected, primarily immigrants from Mexico, Central America, and South America, where the disease is endemic.
Natasha S. Hochberg, Susan P. Montgomery
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Pathology and Pathogenesis of Chagas Heart Disease
Annual Review of Pathology: Mechanisms of Disease, 2019 Chagas heart disease is an inflammatory cardiomyopathy that develops in approximately one-third of people infected with the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. One way T.
Nisha J Garg, David M Engman
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American Trypanosomiasis (Chagas Disease).
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 2019American trypanosomiasis is caused by a parasite endemic of the Americas. Current migration has globalized Chagas disease. Acute infection usually resolves spontaneously. Nonetheless, 20% to 40% develop cardiomyopathy 20 to 30 years later. Progression to
L. E. Echeverría, Carlos A. Morillo
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Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 2023
Abstract Chagas disease is a prominent neglected tropical disease endemic to many countries in Latin America. Cardiomyopathy is the most serious manifestation due to the severity and complications of heart failure. As a result of expanded immigration and globalization, there is an increased number of patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy who are being ...
Ariana, Jimenez, Elizabeth J, Winokur
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Abstract Chagas disease is a prominent neglected tropical disease endemic to many countries in Latin America. Cardiomyopathy is the most serious manifestation due to the severity and complications of heart failure. As a result of expanded immigration and globalization, there is an increased number of patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy who are being ...
Ariana, Jimenez, Elizabeth J, Winokur
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Detection of Chagas Disease from the ECG: The George B. Moody PhysioNet Challenge 2025
International Conference on Computing in CardiologyObjective: Chagas disease is a parasitic infection that is endemic to South America, Central America, and, more recently, the U.S., primarily transmitted by insects.
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The epidemiology of Chagas disease in the Americas
The Lancet Regional Health - AmericasSummary Chagas disease is a complex parasitic zoonosis that still threatens public health across the Americas. Initiatives to control Trypanosoma cruzi transmission via blood transfusion and non-native triatomine-bug vectors have yielded crucial advances;
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