[Benzonidazole: one of the rare treatment for Chagas disease]. / Le benznidazole : un des rares traitements de la maladie de Chagas.

Benznidazole is indicated in the treatment of Chagas' disease, which is endemic in Latin America. However, it has numerous adverse effects and is effective only at certain disease stages. Because of these drawbacks and the appearance of resistance to benzinidazole, there is ongoing research for alternative therapeutic strategies and new drugs.