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Chagas Disease across the Ages: A Historical View and Commentary on Navigating Future Challenges

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Chagas disease, discovered over a century ago, continues to pose a global health challenge, affecting millions mainly in Latin America. This historical review with commentary outlines the disease's discovery, its evolution into a global concern due to migration, and highlights significant advances in diagnostics and treatment strategies. Despite these advancements, the paper discusses ongoing challenges in eradication, including vector control, congenital transmission, the disease's asymptomatic nature, and socioeconomic barriers to effective management. It calls for a multidisciplinary approach, enhanced diagnostics, improved treatment accessibility, and sustained vector control efforts. The review emphasizes the importance of global collaboration and increased funding to reduce Chagas disease's impact.

Source: Microorganisms

DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12061153

Authors: Denis Sereno, Bruno Oury, Mario J. Grijalva

Institutions: Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement, Université de Montpellier, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement

Language: English

Topic: Trypanosoma species research and implications

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,069