Characterization of Latin American migrants at risk for < i > Trypanosoma cruzi < /i > infection in a non-endemic setting. Insights into initial evaluation of cardiac and digestive involvement

ConclusionsWe still observe many Latin American individuals who were at risk ofT.cruzi infection in highly endemic areas in their countries of origin, and who have not been previously tested forT.cruzi infection. In fact, even in Spain, a country with one of the highest proportion of diagnosis of Latin American populations,T.cruzi infection remains underdiagnosed. The screening of Latin American populations presenting with a similar profile as reported here should be promoted. ECG is considered necessary to assess Chagasic cardiomyopathy in positive individuals, but echocardiograms should also be considered as a diagnostic approach given that it can detect cardiac abnormalities when the ECG is normal.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research