Long-term follow-up of a patient since the acute phase of Chagas disease (South American trypanosomiasis): further treatment and cure of the infection [PDF]
A woman had been followed since 1957 for acute phase Chagas disease. Parasitological and serological tests were positive, and treatment included benznidazole in 1974.
João Carlos Pinto Dias +2 more
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Purified Trypanosoma cruzi specific glycoprotein for discriminative serological diagnosis of South American trypanosomiasis (Chagas' disease) [PDF]
F. Guhl
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Equine trypanosomiasis, a systematic review and meta-analyses: Prevalence, morbidity and mortality. [PDF]
Abstract Background Equine trypanosomiasis is a neglected protozoal disease. Objectives To perform a systematic search of literature to explore: (1) In equines what is the global geographical distribution and prevalence of trypanosomiasis? In low and middle‐income countries (LMICs) is trypanosomiasis more prevalent than in higher‐income countries (HICs)
Raftery AG +5 more
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Plant Terpenoids as Hit Compounds against Trypanosomiasis
Human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) and American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) are vector-borne neglected tropical diseases, caused by the protozoan parasites Trypanosoma brucei and Trypanosoma cruzi, respectively.
Raquel Durão +4 more
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Eastern Bloodsucking Conenose, Triatoma sanguisuga (LeConte) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae)
The eastern bloodsucking conenose belongs to the subfamily Triatominae, known as the kissing bugs. Despite their affectionate vernacular name, they are particularly threatening “assassin bugs” who require blood meals to survive and reproduce. They are a
John L. Capinera
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Decolonising and Diversifying Veterinary Education: Why It Matters and How to Begin. [PDF]
ABSTRACT The decolonisation of veterinary education is an emerging topic in academic discourse. Introduced to the concept during a postgraduate certificate in veterinary education, I was surprised by how little literature or guidance existed on the subject.
Maini S.
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Scientometric analysis of global trypanosomiasis research: 1988–2017
Background and objectives: This study provides a longitudinal scientometric analysis of global trypanosomiasis research between 1988 and 2017 as indexed in Clarivate Analytics’ Web of Science (WoS).
Musa Dauda Hassan +2 more
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American Trypanosomiasis Infection in Fattening Pigs from the South‐East of Mexico [PDF]
SummaryAmerican Trypanosomiasis (AT) is an infectious parasitic disease produced by the protozoa Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). Infection is acquired by vectorial via but can also be transmitted congenitally, by ingestion of an infected host, by transfusion with contaminated blood or transplant of organs from an infected donor.
M, Jiménez-Coello +3 more
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The resting electrocardiogram of t. cruzi-infected rats
A total of 125 rats were infected with the Colômbia strain of T. cruzi (2000 parasites/g) shortly after weaning. Of these, 58 survived the acute phase and were used in the present experiment. Twenty eight similar but not infected rats served as controls.
Reinaldo B. Bestetti +4 more
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Synthesis and Evaluation of Trypanocidal Activity of Chromane-Type Compounds and Acetophenones
American trypanosomiasis (Chagas disease) caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite, is a severe health problem in different regions of Latin America and is currently reported to be spreading to Europe, North America, Japan, and Australia, due to the ...
Luis A. González +4 more
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