Experiencia terapéutica en un centro para la enfermedad de Chagas / Therapeutic experience in a Chagas disease center
Rev. méd. Chile
; 141(11): 1427-1433, nov. 2013. tab
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ABSTRACT
American Trypanosomiasis or Chagas Disease is a major public health problem, endemic in the American continent since prehistoric times. Its natural course is towardschronicity in the immunocompetent host, often leading to severe cardiopathy or bowelinvolvement. Pharmacologic therapy is restricted to two drugs and only one of themis currently available in Chile. Both have poor effectiveness in the chronic stages ofthe disease and cause frequent adverse reactions. Many physicians avoid their use,despite published evidences about the usefulness. We herein report the experienceof our Center in the treatment of Chronic Chagas Disease in adults using the drugnifurtimox, emphasizing its degree of acceptability and its secondary effects.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Tripanossomicidas
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Doença de Chagas
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Nifurtimox
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Chile
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Chile