Chagas disease is an anthropozoonosis from the American continent that has spread from
its original boundaries through migration. It is caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi …

More than 100 years after the discovery of human American trypanosomiasis by Carlos
Chagas, our knowledge and management of the disease are profoundly changing …

Background Chagas disease control campaigns relying upon residual insecticide spraying
have been successful in many Southern American countries. However, in some areas, rapid …

Chagas disease is an endemic zoonosis native to the Americas and is caused by the
kinetoplastid protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. The parasite is also highly genetically …

Chagas disease affects 8-11 million people throughout the Americas. Early detection is
crucial for timely treatment and to prevent non-vectorial transmission. Recombinant antigen …

Peru is a historically unique and culturally diverse Latin American country. As a low-to-
middle-income country (LMIC), Peru faces health implications from the spread of …

The last decade has witnessed a steady reduction of the malaria burden worldwide. With
various countries targeting disease elimination in the near future, the popular parasite …

More than 100 years after its formal description, Chagas disease remains a major public
health concern in Latin America with a yearly burden of 430,000 Disability-Adjusted Life …

Background Chagas disease is one of the most important neglected tropical diseases in the
Americas. Vectorborne transmission of Chagas disease has been historically rare in urban …

Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF), onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted
helminths (STH) and trachoma represent the five most prevalent neglected tropical diseases …