Chagas Disease in the United States: A Perspective on Diagnostic Testing Limitations and Next Steps. - 2021

Available online from MWHC library: 1998 - present (after 1year), Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - 2006

Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease that affects an estimated 300,000 people in the United States. This perspective piece reviews diagnostic challenges and proposes next steps to address these shortfalls.


English

0002-9637

10.4269/ajtmh.19-0871 [doi] tpmd190871 [pii]


*Biomarkers/bl [Blood]
*Chagas Disease/di [Diagnosis]
*Chagas Disease/ep [Epidemiology]
*Chagas Disease/th [Therapy]
*Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Decision Making
Humans
Neglected Diseases/di [Diagnosis]
Neglected Diseases/ep [Epidemiology]
Neglected Diseases/th [Therapy]
Predictive Value of Tests
United States


MedStar Heart & Vascular Instituteachel


Journal Article