Produção Nacional
II Consenso Brasileiro em Doença de Chagas, 2015
2016; MINISTÉRIO DA SAÚDE; Volume: 25; Issue: 21 Linguagem: Inglês
10.5123/s1679-49742016000500002
ISSN2237-9622
AutoresJoão Carlos Pinto Dias, Alberto Novaes Ramos, Eliane Dias Gontijo, Alejandro O. Luquetti, Maria Aparecida Shikanai‐Yasuda, José Rodrigues Coura, Rosália Morais Tôrres, José Renan da Cunha Melo, Eros Antônio de Almeida, Wilson de Oliveira, Antônio Carlos Silveira, Joffre Marcondes de Rezende, Fabiane Scalabrini Pinto, Antônio Walter Ferreira, Anis Rassi, Abílio Augusto Fragata Filho, Andréa Silvestre de Sousa, Dalmo Correia, Ana María Jansen, Gláucia Manzan Queiroz de Andrade, Constança Britto, Ana Yecê das Neves Pinto, Anis Rassi, Dayse Elisabeth Campos, Fernando Abad‐Franch, Silvana Eloi Santos, Égler Chiari, Alejandro Marcel Hasslocher‐Moreno, Eliane Furtado Moreira, Divina Seila de Oliveira Marques, Divina Seila de Oliveira Marques, Eliane Lages Silva, José Antonio Marin-Neto, Lúcia Maria da Cunha Galvão, Sérgio Salles Xavier, Sebastião Aldo da Silva Valente, Noêmia Barbosa Carvalho, Alessandra Viana Cardoso, Rafaella Albuquerque e Silva, Veruska Maia da Costa, Simone Monzani Vivaldini, Suelene Mamede Oliveira, Vera da Costa Valente, Mayara Maia Lima, Renato Vieira Alves,
Tópico(s)Trypanosoma species research and implications
ResumoChagas disease is a neglected chronic condition that presents high morbidity and mortality burden, with considerable psychological, social, and economic impact.The disease represents a significant public health issue in Brazil, with different regional patterns.This document presents the evidence that resulted in the Brazilian Consensus on Chagas Disease.The objective was to review and standardize strategies for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of Chagas disease in the country, based on the available scientific evidence.The consensus is based on collaboration and contribution of renowned Brazilian experts with vast knowledge and experience on various aspects of the disease.It is the result of close collaboration between the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine and the Ministry of Health.This document shall strengthen the development of integrated control measures against Chagas disease in the country, focusing on epidemiology, management, comprehensive care (including families and communities), communication, information, education, and research.
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