American trypanosomiasis and Chagas disease: Sexual transmission.
Int J Infect Dis
; 81: 81-84, 2019 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To contribute to the discussion on the research findings indicating the sexual transmission of American trypanosomiasis and Chagas disease in humans.METHODS:
A review of the literature was performed to investigate the routes of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi parasites and to evaluate the distribution of Chagas disease, which is now found across five continents.RESULTS:
The epidemiological profile of American trypanosomiasis, which is still considered a neglected disease of the poor people of Latin America, has changed over time. A family-based study demonstrated that the blood protozoan T. cruzi can be transmitted sexually from infected males and females to naïve mates.CONCLUSIONS:
Evidence that Chagas disease can be transmitted sexually, coupled with the migration of individuals with Chagas disease to previously non-endemic countries and increased travel to endemic countries, has implications for public health. Improved screening of blood supplies and prenatal care are required to prevent congenital spread.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis
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Doença de Chagas
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Doenças Negligenciadas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil