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Actualización en enfermedad de Chagas

2016; Elsevier BV; Volume: 34; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.eimc.2015.12.008

1695-4114

Israel Molina, Fernando Salvador, Adrián Sánchez-Montalvá,

Biochemical and Molecular Research

The constant migration flows have favored the presence of people with Chagas disease in regions traditionally regarded as non-endemic, such as North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. This has forced both health authorities and professionals to be updated in order to respond to such a demand for assistance. Recent years have led to significant progress in the field of diagnosis and treatment of Chagas disease, one of the most neglected tropical diseases. Recent clinical trials are providing new evidence that makes the management of these patients, a constant challenge for the professionals involved. Innovative diagnostic tools and therapeutic regimens, allow us to face the future of Chagas disease with optimism.