Serological evaluation for Chagas disease in migrants from Latin American countries resident in Rome, Italy

Serological evaluation for Chagas disease in migrants from Latin American countries resident in Rome, Italy

Abstract Background Chagas disease (CD) is a systemic parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, whose chronic phase may lead to cardiac and intestinal disorders. Endemic in Latin America where it is transmitted mainly by vectors, large-scale migrations to other countries have tu...

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Main Authors: Stefania Pane, Maria Letizia Giancola, Pierluca Piselli, Angela Corpolongo, Ernestina Repetto, Rita Bellagamba, Claudia Cimaglia, Stefania Carrara, Piero Ghirga, Alessandra Oliva, Nazario Bevilacqua, Ahmad Al Rousan, Carla Nisii, Giuseppe Ippolito, Emanuele Nicastri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Chagas disease
Trypanosoma cruzi
Seroprevalence
Migrants
Italy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3118-5

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