Chagas Disease in the United States: A Perspective on Diagnostic Testing Limitations and Next Steps.
Citation: American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene. 104(3):800-804, 2021 02 01.PMID: 33534741Institution: MedStar Heart & Vascular InstituteachelForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *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 StatesYear: 2021Local holdings: Available online from MWHC library: 1998 - present (after 1year), Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - 2006ISSN:- 0002-9637
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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.
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