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INTRODUCTION: Chagas disease is a neglected public health problem in Mexico; however, detailed studies to determine the seroprevalence in some states have not been performed. METHODS: A total 1,504 human serum from thirteen communities in Estado de Mexico, were analyzed with three diagnostics techniques. RESULTS: The overall seroprevalence was 9.1%, with high prevalence among people aged 51-60 years, while people aged 0-29 years were seronegative against T. cruzi. CONCLUSIONS: Our data demonstrated the seroprevalence of T. cruzi in the North of the Estado de Mexico, an area considered as non-endemic; however, epidemiological conditions necessary for natural transmission were found.
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Anticuerpos Antiprotozoarios/sangre , Enfermedad de Chagas/epidemiología , Trypanosoma cruzi/inmunología , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Enfermedad de Chagas/diagnóstico , Niño , Preescolar , Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Masculino , México/epidemiología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Prevalencia , Estudios Seroepidemiológicos , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Chagas disease is a neglected public health problem in Mexico; however, detailed studies to determine the seroprevalence in some states have not been performed. METHODS: A total 1,504 human serum from thirteen communities in Estado de Mexico, were analyzed with three diagnostics techniques. RESULTS: The overall seroprevalence was 9.1%, with high prevalence among people aged 51-60 years, while people aged 0-29 years were seronegative against T. cruzi. CONCLUSIONS: Our data demonstrated the seroprevalence of T. cruzi in the North of the Estado de Mexico, an area considered as non-endemic; however, epidemiological conditions necessary for natural transmission were found.