A Case of Chagas Disease in South Dakota: Diagnosis and Treatment.
S D Med
; 77(2): 54-61, 2024 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38986158
ABSTRACT
Chagas disease is a chronic, systemic parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. The primary mode of transmission to humans is by the Reduviid insect, endemic to South America. Recent migration of the vector has led to increased cases in the southern United States and has prompted increased surveillance and blood donation screening. It is unusual to diagnose and treat individuals with Chagas disease in the northern United States. This case describes an immigrant female from El Salvador that was informed she had Chagas disease from a blood bank screening. Confirmation and treatment of the disease were performed by her South Dakota primary care provider thus demonstrating the importance of identifying Chagas disease in the immigrant population in regions where Chagas disease infection is uncommon.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Chagas Disease
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America central
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America do norte
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El salvador
Language:
En
Journal:
S D Med
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article