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Journal Article > Research

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

Pane S, Giancola ML, Piselli P, Corpolongo A, Repetto EC, Bellagamba R, Cimaglia C, Carrara S, Ghirga P, Oliva A, Bevilacqua N, Al Rousan A, Nisii C, Ippolito G, Nicastri E
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Abstract
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 turned CD into a global health problem because of its alternative transmission routes through blood transfusion, tissue transplantation, or congenital. Aim of this study was to compare the performance of two commercially available tests for serological diagnosis of CD in a group of Latin American migrants living in a non-endemic setting (Rome, Italy). The study was based on a cross-sectional analysis of seroprevalence in this group. Epidemiological risk factors associated to CD were also evaluated in this study population.
Countries
Italy
Subject Area
Chagas diseasedisease surveillance
DOI
10.1186/s12879-018-3118-5
Published Date
08-May-2018
PubMed ID
29739357
Languages
English
Journal
BMC Infectious Diseases
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 18, Issue 1
Issue Date
08-May-2018
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