Congenital Chagas disease in a non-endemic area: Results from a control programme in Bergamo province, Northern Italy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2018.04.011
Abstract: INTRODUCTION In non-endemic countries, one of the most important routes of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi is vertical transmission. The objective of this work is to report the results of the screening activities for the control… read more here.
Keywords: non endemic; congenital chagas; disease; chagas disease ... See more keywords
Congenital Chagas disease: current diagnostics, limitations and future perspectives
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DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000000478
Abstract: Purpose of review Congenital transmission is an important route of Trypanosoma cruzi infection, both in Latin America and internationally, with considerable populations of infected women of child-bearing age residing in the United States and Europe.… read more here.
Keywords: disease current; current diagnostics; congenital chagas; disease ... See more keywords
Estimation of the morbidity and mortality of congenital Chagas disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010376
Abstract: Chagas disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi , which can be passed from mother to infant. It is estimated that one million women of reproductive age are infected with T. cruzi. Prior to… read more here.
Keywords: chagas disease; congenital chagas; analysis; chagas ... See more keywords
Some Limitations for Early Diagnosis of Congenital Chagas Infection by PCR
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-3719
Abstract: Case report of an infrequent diagnosis of congenital Trypanosoma cruzi infection, causative agent of Chagas disease, negative for parasite diagnosis until 7 months after delivery. Trypanosoma cruzi, the causing agent of Chagas disease, can be… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis congenital; diagnosis; infection; congenital chagas ... See more keywords