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J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis.
V.19, p.52-73, 2013.
Review article - ISSN 1678-9199.
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J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. V.19, p.52-73, 2013. Review article - ISSN 1678-9199. |
Challenges and perspectives of Chagas disease: a review
1Department of Tropical Diseases, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University (UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista), Av. Prof. Montenegro, Distrito de Rubião Junior, Botucatu, São Paulo State, Brazil
2Eduvale School of Avaré, Avaré, São Paulo State, Brazil. Email: navarro@fc.unesp.br
ABSTRACT
Chagas disease (CD), also known as American trypanosomiasis, is caused by the flagellated protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, and affects an estimated 8 to 10 million people worldwide. In Latin America, 25 million people live in risk areas, while in 2008 alone, 10,000 CD-related deaths were reported. This review aimed to evaluate the challenges of CD control, future perspectives, and actions performed worldwide to control expansion of the disease and its impact on public health in Latin America.
Key words: Control of Chagas disease; Epidemiology; Transmission
Received: November 1, 2013; Revised: December 5, 2013; Accepted: December 19, 2013