Seroprevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection among blood donors in the state of Bahia, Brazil

Volume: 52
Published: Jan 1, 2019
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Chagas disease (CD) affects 5.7-7.0 million individuals worldwide, and its prevalence reached 25.1% in the state of Bahia, Brazil. There is an association between the prevalence of CD, the socioeconomic status of the population, and the risk of re-emergence due to non-vectorial transmission, such as blood transfusion. This study determined the seroprevalence of T. cruzi infection among blood donors in the state of Bahia, located in...
Paper Details
Title
Seroprevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection among blood donors in the state of Bahia, Brazil
Published Date
Jan 1, 2019
Volume
52
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