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Identification of seropositive cases of Chagas disease in pregnant women in a non-endemic risk area of the state of Mexico: The importance of screening prenatal

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Our study aimed to identify seropositive cases of Trypanosoma cruzi in pregnant women from the northeastern region of the State of Mexico and underscore the importance of screening for this disease in prenatal care. We analyzed 879 serum samples from pregnant women in this non-endemic area for antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi . We found a seroprevalence of 0.34 % to Trypanosoma cruzi in pregnant women aged 20 to 29. The confirmation of anti- Trypanosoma cruzi antibodies in 3 pregnant women in this non-endemic area further highlights the need to incorporate the diagnosis of this disease as part of prenatal care.

Source: Parasite Epidemiology and Control

DOI: 10.1016/j.parepi.2025.e00427

Authors: Saúl González-Guzmán, José A. Crescencio-Trujillo, Carla I. Arroyo-Anduiza, María Guadalupe Córdova-Espinoza, Roberto Alvarado-Velázquez, Vladimir Paredes-Cervantes

Institutions: Mexican Social Security Institute, Centro Médico Nacional La Raza, Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional, Instituto Politécnico Nacional

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: $1,800